CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $1,325
Cash Discount Price: $6,249
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is $1,325. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 14.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 119 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,325

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: $6,249 (7028%)

Insurance Median: $1,325 (1490%)

Cash: $6,249 (7028% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,325 (1490% 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 1490% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1390%). 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

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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
United	$182 - $3,749	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$196 - $392	220%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$300 - $600	337%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$300 - $600	337%
Freedom Health Care	$325 - $650	366%
Optimum Healthcare	$325 - $650	366%
Avmed	$333 - $2,083	375%
Corvel Corporation	$443	498%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$443	498%
Prime Health	$453	510%
Simply Healthcare	$642 - $1,283	722%
Molina	$792 - $2,249	891%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$958 - $7,665	1077%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,063 - $2,124	1196%
Humana	$1,167 - $2,333	1313%
Aetna	$1,250 - $2,499	1406%
Beacon Health Options	$2,084 - $4,166	2344%
Plotkin Health	$2,084 - $4,166	2344%
Prime Health Sheriff	$2,084 - $4,166	2344%
Multiplan	$3,125 - $7,081	3515%
Evernorth	$3,334 - $6,665	3750%

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 $6,249.
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 Brandon 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.