CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: McLaren Greater Lansing

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: $166
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at McLaren Greater Lansing is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Collins Road, Lansing, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $166 (187%)

Insurance Median: $48 (54%)

Cash: $166 (187% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $48 (54% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$6 - $50	7%
Mclaren Commercial Ins	$8 - $201	9%
Humana	$9 - $86	10%
Medicare (plans)	$9 - $137	10%
U Of M Health Plan	$10 - $259	11%
Aetna	$11 - $401	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $445	13%
Priority Health	$13 - $364	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $125	16%
Tricare	$82	92%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$86	97%
Cofinity Auto	$163	183%
Workers Compensation	$200	225%

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 $166.
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 McLaren Greater Lansing 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.