CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $196
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at St Lukes Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $196. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 915 East 1St Street, Duluth, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$196

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$54

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: $196 (220%)

Insurance Median: $54 (61%)

Cash: $196 (220% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $54 (61% 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
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$19	21%
Ucare	$19 - $23	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $194	22%
Medica	$20 - $61	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $59	25%
Security Health Plan Of Wisconsin, Inc.	$24 - $1,473	27%
Aetna	$25 - $93	28%
Tricare	$25	28%
Healthpartners	$26 - $92	29%
Humana	$26 - $95	29%
America'S Ppo	$244	274%

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 $196.
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 St Lukes 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.