CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Methodist Jennie Edmundson

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $171
Cash Discount Price: $162
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Methodist Jennie Edmundson is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $162. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 933 East Pierce Street, Council Bluffs, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$162

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$171

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: $162 (182%)

Insurance Median: $171 (192%)

Cash: $162 (182% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $171 (192% 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.

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
Medicare (plans)	$33 - $719	37%
Aetna	$53 - $719	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $719	71%
Elite Choice - Mje	$63 - $182	71%
Ambetter / Centene	$68 - $184	76%
Midlands Choice	$81 - $503	91%
Humana	$88	99%
Medica	$89 - $647	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $719	100%
Wellmark	$106 - $175	119%
Ne Furniture Mart	$166 - $863	187%
Medica Choice	$180 - $719	202%

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 $162.
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 Methodist Jennie Edmundson 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.