CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $777
Cash Discount Price: $2,877
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Westside Regional Medical Center is $777. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,877. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,877

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$777

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: $2,877 (3236%)

Insurance Median: $777 (874%)

Cash: $2,877 (3236% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $777 (874% 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 874% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 774%). 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
Freedom Health	$181 - $670	204%
Optimum	$181 - $360	204%
United	$182 - $1,884	205%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$273 - $544	307%
Molina	$358 - $1,130	403%
Avmed	$442 - $2,093	497%
Humana	$442 - $1,423	497%
Health Sun Health Plan	$448 - $892	504%
Aids Healthcare	$463 - $5,023	521%
Corvel Corporation	$480	540%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$484 - $963	544%
Careworks (Rockport)	$490	551%
Prime Health	$490	551%
United Ppo	$498 - $992	560%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$555 - $1,105	624%
Aetna	$631 - $1,256	710%
Plotkin Health	$1,052 - $2,093	1183%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,052 - $2,093	1183%
Medica Healthcare	$1,241 - $2,470	1396%
Multiplan	$1,577 - $3,558	1774%

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 $2,877.
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 Westside Regional Medical Center 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.