CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $197
  • Cash Discount Price: $386
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $197. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $386. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$386

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$197

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: $386 (434%)
Insurance Median: $197 (222%)
Cash: $386 (434% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $197 (222% 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 222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 122%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $82 - $557 92%
Medicare (plans) $82 - $86 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $83 - $89 93%
UnitedHealthcare $84 - $339 94%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $89 100%
Blue Care Network $89 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $89 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $89 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $89 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $89 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $89 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $89 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $89 100%
Iowa Total Care $100 112%
Medicaid / KanCare $101 - $102 114%
Amish Hospital Aid $112 126%
Oscar $119 134%
Centivo $121 136%
Ambetter / Centene $141 159%
Claimdoc $169 190%
Nova $169 190%
Geha $226 - $339 254%
Newton Correctional Facility $257 - $386 289%
Health Choices $299 - $448 336%
Medical Associates $299 - $448 336%
Health Partners $349 - $524 393%
Auxiant $364 - $546 409%
Cigna $364 - $546 409%
Health Alliance $364 - $546 409%
Medica $364 - $546 409%
Midlands $364 - $546 409%
Midlands Choice $364 - $546 409%
1199 National Benefit Fund $371 - $557 417%
Allied Benefit Systems $371 - $557 417%
Asr Health Benefits $371 - $557 417%
Christian Brother Services $371 - $557 417%
Coventry $371 - $557 417%
First Health $371 - $557 417%
Lucent Health $371 - $557 417%
Luminare Health $371 - $557 417%
Medical Mutual $371 - $557 417%
Meritain $371 - $557 417%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $371 - $557 417%
Webtpa $371 - $557 417%
Crime Victim Assistance $396 - $594 445%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $396 - $594 445%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals