CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $192
Cash Discount Price: $932
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $932. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$932

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$192

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: $932 (1048%)

Insurance Median: $192 (216%)

Cash: $932 (1048% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $192 (216% 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $36	6%
Wellcare	$29	33%
Blue Choice	$37	42%
Health One Alliance	$38	43%
Aetna	$43 - $598	48%
Ambetter / Centene	$127	143%
Absolute Total Care	$140 - $195	157%
Nhc Advantage	$148 - $206	166%
Peach State	$156 - $217	175%
United	$157 - $488	177%
Memorial Health Plan	$172 - $488	193%
Amerigroup	$192 - $267	216%
Centurion	$216 - $300	243%
Prime Health	$221	249%
Employer'S Health Network	$226	254%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac	$312 - $434	351%
Cigna	$624 - $867	702%
Novanet	$702 - $976	790%

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 $932.
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 Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University 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.