CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $213
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Lompoc Valley Medical Center is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $213. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 E Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$213

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $213 (240%)

Insurance Median: $112 (126%)

Cash: $213 (240% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (126% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$82 - $112	92%
Aetna	$112 - $307	126%
Blue_Shield	$112	126%
Coventry	$112 - $307	126%
Health_Net	$112	126%
Humana	$112	126%
Medicare (plans)	$112	126%
Sansum	$112	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $298	126%
Blue_Shield_National	$128	144%
Work_Comp	$134	151%
Magellan	$256	288%
Cigna	$358	403%
Medi_Cal	$426	479%
Tricare	$426	479%

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 $213.
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 Lompoc Valley Medical Center 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.