CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Adventist Health Clearlake

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $716
Cash Discount Price: $376
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Adventist Health Clearlake is $716. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $376. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15630 18Th Ave - Hwy 53, Clearlake, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$376

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$716

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: $376 (423%)

Insurance Median: $716 (805%)

Cash: $376 (423% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $716 (805% 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 805% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 705%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Bc Managed Mcal	$37	42%
Medi-Cal	$37	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$143 - $294	161%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$167 - $283	188%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$167 - $283	188%
Tricare	$167 - $283	188%
UnitedHealthcare	$184 - $1,123	207%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans	$213	240%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$223	251%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$334 - $566	376%
Aetna	$594 - $1,006	668%
Western Growers- All Plans	$596 - $1,010	670%
First Health- All Plans	$636 - $1,078	715%
Healthnet- All Plans	$652 - $1,105	733%
Foundation- All Plans	$676 - $1,145	760%
Health Mgmt Network- All Plans	$676 - $1,145	760%
Humana	$676 - $1,145	760%
Phcs- All Plans	$676 - $1,145	760%
Cigna	$716 - $1,212	805%
Interplan- All Plans	$716 - $1,212	805%
Kaiser- All Other Plans	$716 - $1,212	805%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans	$716 - $1,212	805%
Partnership Mcal - All Plans	$1,312 - $2,223	1476%

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 $376.
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 Adventist Health Clearlake 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.