CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Clay County Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $34
Cash Discount Price: $555
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Clay County Hospital is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $555. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 911 Stacy Burk Dr, Flora, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$555

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$34

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: $555 (624%)

Insurance Median: $34 (38%)

Cash: $555 (624% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $34 (38% 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
Aetna	$9 - $438	10%
Ambetter / Centene	$9 - $150	10%
Medica(Wellfirst)	$9 - $344	10%
Meridian	$9 - $150	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $444	10%
Wellcare	$9 - $150	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $407	12%
Molina	$11 - $23	12%
Healthlink	$60 - $444	67%
Cigna	$74 - $444	83%
Usa Mco	$87 - $527	98%

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 $555.
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 Clay County 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.