CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $216
Cash Discount Price: $168
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown is $216. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $168. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 Center Street, Columbus, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$168

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$216

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: $168 (189%)

Insurance Median: $216 (243%)

Cash: $168 (189% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $216 (243% 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). 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
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$58	65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $84	65%
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $82	91%
Aetna	$89	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$216	243%
Cigna	$244 - $360	274%
Phcs [10601]	$391	440%
Kaiser [10500]	$402	452%
Novanet [10819]	$419	471%
First Health [10303]	$447	503%
Multiplan [10600]	$475	534%

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 $168.
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 Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown 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.