CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: $672
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $672. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$672

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $672 (756%)

Insurance Median: $193 (217%)

Cash: $672 (756% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $193 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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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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
Health One Alliance	$38	43%
Aetna	$51	57%
Amerigroup	$80 - $86	90%
Ambetter / Centene	$104	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $361	118%
Pruitt Health	$123 - $132	138%
Peach State	$129 - $139	145%
Memorial Health Plan	$142 - $314	160%
United	$159 - $314	179%
Centurion	$179 - $193	201%
Prime Health	$221	249%
Employer'S Health Network	$226	254%
Multiplan	$581 - $628	653%

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 $672.
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 Memorial Health Meadows 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.