CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $867
Cash Discount Price: $3,433
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $867. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,433. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 9.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,433

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$867

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: $3,433 (3861%)

Insurance Median: $867 (975%)

Cash: $3,433 (3861% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $867 (975% 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 975% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 875%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$143 - $317	161%
United	$182 - $3,040	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$218 - $486	245%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$218 - $486	245%
Freedom Health Care	$237 - $527	267%
Optimum Healthcare	$237 - $527	267%
Avmed	$243 - $1,689	273%
Corvel Corporation	$443	498%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$443	498%
Prime Health	$453	510%
Simply Healthcare	$467 - $1,040	525%
Molina	$577 - $1,824	649%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$698 - $6,214	785%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$774 - $1,722	871%
Humana	$850 - $1,891	956%
Aetna	$910 - $2,026	1024%
Plotkin Health	$1,517 - $3,377	1706%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,517 - $3,377	1706%
Multiplan	$2,276 - $5,742	2560%

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 $3,433.
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 HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid 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.