CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $104
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$104

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $88 (99%)

Insurance Median: $104 (117%)

Cash: $88 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $104 (117% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$8 - $167	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $89	9%
Cigna	$8 - $157	9%
Humana	$8 - $161	9%
Simpra	$8 - $80	9%
Viva	$8 - $198	9%
Novanet	$24	27%
Beechstreet	$76 - $138	85%
Alabama Crime Victims	$78 - $81	88%
Mcm Maxcare	$126 - $130	142%
Mega Life	$126 - $130	142%
UnitedHealthcare	$126 - $130	142%
Coventry First Health	$133 - $138	150%
Geha	$133 - $138	150%
Multiplan	$133 - $138	150%
Workers Comp	$133 - $138	150%
Trpn	$141 - $146	159%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $88.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73030.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73030.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.