CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $1,345
Cash Discount Price: $6,150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is $1,345. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 15.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,345

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: $6,150 (6917%)

Insurance Median: $1,345 (1513%)

Cash: $6,150 (6917% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,345 (1513% 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 1513% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1413%). 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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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	$181 - $397	204%
United	$182 - $3,805	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$277 - $609	312%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$277 - $609	312%
Freedom Health Care	$300 - $660	337%
Optimum Healthcare	$300 - $660	337%
Avmed	$307 - $2,114	345%
Corvel Corporation	$443	498%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$443	498%
Prime Health	$453	510%
Simply Healthcare	$592 - $1,302	666%
Molina	$730 - $2,283	821%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$884 - $7,780	994%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$980 - $2,156	1102%
Humana	$1,076 - $2,368	1210%
Aetna	$1,153 - $2,537	1297%
Beacon Health Options	$1,922 - $4,228	2162%
Plotkin Health	$1,922 - $4,228	2162%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,922 - $4,228	2162%
Multiplan	$2,882 - $7,188	3241%
Evernorth	$3,075 - $6,765	3459%

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 $6,150.
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 South Tampa 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.