CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $374
Cash Discount Price: $224
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Minden Medical Center is $374. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $224. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$224

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$374

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: $224 (252%)

Insurance Median: $374 (421%)

Cash: $224 (252% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $374 (421% 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 421% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 321%). 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
Mcd United Hc La	$29 - $125	33%
Commercial Insurance	$30 - $872	34%
Managed Care	$30 - $872	34%
Aetna	$53 - $124	60%
Mcd Amerihealth	$53 - $124	60%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$53 - $124	60%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$53 - $124	60%
Medicaid / KanCare	$53 - $124	60%
Humana	$58 - $136	65%
Private Pay	$112 - $872	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$157 - $872	177%
Workers Comp	$337 - $872	379%
Auto Liability	$374 - $872	421%
Charity And Indigent	$374 - $872	421%

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 $224.
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 Minden Medical Center 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.