CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at College Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $171 (192%)

Insurance Median: $111 (125%)

Cash: $171 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (125% 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
Davita Healthplan	$13 - $215	15%
Healthcare Partners	$13 - $215	15%
Value Options	$13 - $215	15%
Blue Shield	$16 - $301	18%
Kaiser	$16 - $258	18%
Health Net	$18 - $280	20%
Multiplan	$23 - $366	26%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa	$26 - $111	29%
Aetna	$26 - $111	29%
Benevolence Healthcare	$26 - $111	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $2,969	29%
Brand New Day	$26 - $111	29%
Care First	$26 - $111	29%
Heritage Provider Network	$26 - $155	29%
La Care	$26 - $111	29%
Molina Healthcare	$26 - $111	29%
Synermed	$26 - $155	29%
Cigna	$66	74%
Imperial Health Plan	$89	100%
Altamed	$111	125%
Caremore	$111	125%
Central Health Plan	$111	125%
Easy Choice	$111	125%
Prospect	$111	125%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$150	169%

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 $171.
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 College 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.