CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $425
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,879
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $425. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,879. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,879

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$425

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: $1,879 (2113%)
Insurance Median: $425 (478%)
Cash: $1,879 (2113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $425 (478% 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 478% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 378%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $720 110%
Molina $98 - $208 110%
United $98 - $1,171 110%
Humana $99 - $719 111%
Corvel $197 - $418 222%
Prime Health $197 - $418 222%
Coventry Cares $221 - $468 249%
Signature Advantage $233 - $494 262%
Cigna $361 - $765 406%
Essence Healthcare $553 - $1,171 622%
Baptist Health Network $663 - $1,405 746%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky $774 - $1,639 871%
Occupational Mc Alliance $982 - $2,082 1104%
Multiplan $1,167 - $2,472 1313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals