CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $723
Cash Discount Price: $2,492
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Centerpoint Medical Center is $723. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,492. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 19600 East 39Th Street, Independence, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,492

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$723

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: $2,492 (2803%)

Insurance Median: $723 (813%)

Cash: $2,492 (2803% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $723 (813% 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 813% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 713%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Global Sports Services	$25	28%
Multiplan	$26 - $3,688	29%
Corvel Corporation	$31 - $3,239	35%
Oha Network	$32 - $2,492	36%
Aetna	$37 - $2,542	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $2,292	43%
Humana	$38 - $49	43%
United	$49 - $2,243	55%
Healthyblue	$50	56%
Medicaid / KanCare	$50	56%
Amerigroup	$51	57%
Home State Health Plan	$51	57%
Unicare	$51	57%
Cigna	$101 - $3,987	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$171 - $927	192%
Nhc Advantage	$175 - $947	197%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$184 - $997	207%
Universal Healthcare	$322 - $1,744	362%
Coventry	$370 - $2,003	416%
Coventry Kc Mo	$377 - $2,043	424%
College Park Family Care Center	$395 - $2,143	444%
Cco, Inc.	$781 - $4,236	878%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$827 - $4,485	930%

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 $2,492.
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 Centerpoint 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.