CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Boundary Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $181
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Boundary Community Hospital is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$181

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: $140 (157%)

Insurance Median: $181 (204%)

Cash: $140 (157% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $181 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $513	7%
Molina Comm/Mrketplce - All Other Plans	$9 - $89	10%
Molina Mcr Adv	$9 - $332	10%
Cigna	$13 - $956	15%
Bc Idaho Qhp	$15 - $568	17%
Bc Idaho Comm - All Other Plans	$17 - $207	19%
Regence Blue Shield - All Plans	$18 - $2,340	20%
Pacificsource Comm - All Other Plans	$22 - $586	25%
Aetna	$24 - $393	27%
Molina Mcaid	$27 - $362	30%

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 $140.
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 Boundary Community 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.