CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $186
  • Cash Discount Price: $64
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Oakdale Community Hospital is $186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$186

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: $64 (72%)
Insurance Median: $186 (209%)
Cash: $64 (72% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $186 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $35 - $179 39%
Meritain $35 - $179 39%
Amfirst $64 72%
Self Pay $64 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $71 80%
UnitedHealthcare $71 80%
Humana $78 - $201 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $131 147%
Web-Tpa $160 180%
Cigna $174 - $180 196%
Ima $191 - $319 215%
Ppo Plus $191 215%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $287 323%
Wc Martco $287 323%
Wc Misc $287 323%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $287 323%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $287 323%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $287 323%
American Public Life $319 359%
American Retirement Life $319 359%
Apwu $319 359%
Auto Liability $319 359%
Bankers Life $319 359%
Correct Care $319 359%
Fox Everitt $319 359%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $319 359%
Medishare $319 359%
Medplus $319 359%
Misc Commerical $319 359%
Phcs $319 359%
Physicians Mutual $319 359%
State Farm-La $319 359%
Triwest $319 359%
Us Family Health Plan $319 359%
Usaa $319 359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals