CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Adventist Health Vallejo

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $621
Cash Discount Price: $166
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Adventist Health Vallejo is $621. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 Oregon St, Vallejo, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$621

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: $166 (187%)

Insurance Median: $621 (698%)

Cash: $166 (187% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $621 (698% 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 698% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 598%). 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
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$9 - $88	10%
Blue Shield Non-Epn-All Other Plans	$9 - $901	10%
Medicare (plans)	$9 - $88	10%
Napa County Mcal Child	$9 - $88	10%
Tricare	$9 - $88	10%
Ah Employee Health Plan-All Plans	$10 - $158	11%
Interplan-All Plans	$11 - $1,262	12%
Kaiser-All Plans	$11 - $1,630	12%
Cigna	$12 - $1,553	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $1,237	13%
Aetna	$13 - $137	15%
Western Growers-All Plans	$13 - $1,029	15%
Phcs-All Plans	$22 - $1,068	25%
Medi-Cal	$26 - $37	29%
Health Management Network-All Plans	$34 - $1,650	38%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$36 - $1,747	40%
Va Medi-Cal	$37	42%
Healthnet-All Plans	$71	80%
Va Mcr-All Other Plans	$88	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$157 - $189	177%
Blue Shield Behav Hlth	$195 - $873	219%
Blue Shield Epn	$204 - $914	229%
Choicecare-All Plans	$303 - $1,359	341%
Beech Street-All Plans	$325 - $1,456	366%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$390 - $1,747	439%

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 $166.
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 Vallejo 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.