CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Sanford Jackson Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $386
Cash Discount Price: $448
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Sanford Jackson Medical Center is $386. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $448. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 North Highway, Jackson, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$448

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$386

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: $448 (504%)

Insurance Median: $386 (434%)

Cash: $448 (504% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $386 (434% 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 434% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 334%). 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

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

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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
Ucare	$92 - $492	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136 - $518	153%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$176	198%
Wellmark Sd	$189	213%
Aetna	$190 - $487	214%
Health Partners	$190 - $448	214%
Medicare (plans)	$190	214%
UnitedHealthcare	$190 - $468	214%
Primewest	$194 - $209	218%
Sanford Health Plan	$300 - $353	337%
Security Health Plan	$308	346%
Medica	$492 - $530	553%
Cigna	$504	567%
First Choice Health Network	$504	567%
Healthez	$504	567%
Multiplan	$504	567%

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 $448.
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 Sanford Jackson 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.