CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $1,469
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Research Medical Center is $1,469. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 16.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,469

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: $5,115 (5753%)
Insurance Median: $1,469 (1652%)
Cash: $5,115 (5753% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,469 (1652% 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 1652% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1552%). 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
Multiplan $26 - $5,043 29%
Corvel Corporation $31 - $4,429 35%
Oha Network $32 - $3,407 36%
Aetna $37 - $3,475 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $2,658 43%
Humana $38 - $4,429 43%
United $49 - $3,066 55%
Healthyblue $50 56%
Medicaid / KanCare $50 56%
Amerigroup $51 57%
Unicare $51 57%
Home State Health Plan $59 66%
Cigna $101 - $3,407 114%
Ambetter / Centene $635 - $1,267 714%
Nhc Advantage $649 - $1,295 730%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $683 - $1,363 768%
Universal Healthcare $1,196 - $2,385 1345%
Coventry $1,373 - $2,739 1544%
Coventry Kc Mo $1,401 - $2,794 1576%
College Park Family Care Center $1,469 - $2,930 1652%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $1,640 - $3,407 1845%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $2,562 - $5,111 2882%
Triwest Health Alliance $2,562 - $5,111 2882%
Cco, Inc. $2,733 - $5,452 3074%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $2,733 - $5,452 3074%
UnitedHealthcare $3,040 - $6,814 3419%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals