CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $520
Cash Discount Price: $656
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel is $520. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $656. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4501 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$656

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$520

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: $656 (738%)

Insurance Median: $520 (585%)

Cash: $656 (738% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $520 (585% 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 585% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 485%). 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
Aetna	$33 - $1,068	37%
Clear Health Alliance	$36	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $1,180	40%
Freedom Health	$37	42%
Humana	$37 - $110	42%
Molina Healthcare	$37	42%
Simply Healthcare	$37 - $236	42%
Sunshine Health	$37	42%
Florida Community Care	$39	44%
Cigna	$48 - $1,141	54%
Baycareplus	$88	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$88 - $694	99%
Solis Health	$97	109%
Wellcare	$124	139%
Molina	$157 - $775	177%
Freedom	$175 - $262	197%
Optimum	$175 - $262	197%
Ambetter / Centene	$199 - $1,311	224%
Careplus	$200 - $300	225%
Ultimate Health Plan	$262 - $393	295%
Avmed	$271 - $642	305%
Evolutions	$437 - $1,219	492%
First Health	$743 - $1,114	836%
Multiplan	$787 - $1,180	885%

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 $656.
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 Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel 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.