CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Mountains Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $311
Cash Discount Price: $200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Mountains Community Hospital is $311. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29101 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$311

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: $200 (225%)

Insurance Median: $311 (350%)

Cash: $200 (225% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $311 (350% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Kaiser	$26 - $321	29%
Blue Shield	$57 - $311	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $384	94%
Ccn	$87 - $376	98%
Molina	$225	253%
Aetna	$240 - $351	270%
Cigna	$351	395%
Usa	$376	423%
Healthnet	$404	454%
Phcs	$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 $200.
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 Mountains Community Hospital 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.