CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $243
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $243. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$243

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $243 (273%)
Insurance Median: $35 (39%)
Cash: $243 (273% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (39% 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.

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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
Molina $7 - $56 8%
Aetna $9 - $56 10%
Clear Springs Health $9 - $36 10%
Coventry $9 - $35 10%
Health Alliance $9 - $47 10%
Longevity Health Plan $9 - $35 10%
Sinai Medical Group $9 - $35 10%
United $9 - $41 10%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $35 10%
Zing Health $9 - $36 10%
Uic Physician Group $10 - $38 11%
Village Md $10 - $44 11%
Wellcare $10 - $37 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $56 12%
Dolton Medical Associates $11 - $44 12%
Mac Neal Health Providers $11 - $44 12%
Mercy Physician Association $11 - $44 12%
Unified Physicians Network $11 - $44 12%
Union Health Service $11 - $42 12%
West Suburban Health Providers $11 - $44 12%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $12 - $47 13%
Lake County Physician Associates $12 - $45 13%
Northshore Physician Association $12 - $45 13%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $12 - $45 13%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $12 - $47 13%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $12 - $45 13%
Valenz $12 - $46 13%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $13 - $42 15%
Physician Care Network Inc $13 - $43 15%
St Anthony Health Network $13 - $41 15%
Campus Care $14 - $52 16%
Healthlink $14 - $188 16%
Healthsmart $14 - $52 16%
The Alliance $14 - $52 16%
Cigna $15 - $57 17%
County Care Health Plan $15 - $56 17%
Meridian $15 - $56 17%
Youthcare Healthchoice $15 - $56 17%
Multiplan $19 - $129 21%
Equian $50 - $129 56%
Zelis $50 - $129 56%
Integrated Health Plan $55 - $142 62%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals