CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $269
  • Cash Discount Price: $252
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$269

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: $252 (283%)
Insurance Median: $269 (303%)
Cash: $252 (283% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $269 (303% 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 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). 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
Aetna $114 - $302 128%
Ambetter / Centene $114 128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 - $319 128%
Humana $114 - $286 128%
Tricare $114 128%
Triwest $114 128%
UnitedHealthcare $114 128%
Veteran'S Affairs $114 128%
Healthlink $218 245%
First Health $269 303%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $269 303%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $269 303%
Mercy - Clayco $269 303%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $269 303%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $269 303%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $269 303%
Mercy - Evolutions $269 303%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $269 303%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $269 303%
Mercy - Health Management Network $269 303%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $269 303%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $269 303%
Mercy - Life Church $269 303%
Mercy - Missouri State University $269 303%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $269 303%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $269 303%
Mercy - Shinesolar $269 303%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $269 303%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $269 303%
Mercy - Sumnerone $269 303%
Mercy - Trailiner $269 303%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $269 303%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $269 303%
Phcs $269 - $286 303%
Cigna $285 321%
Mercy - Compresults $302 340%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $302 340%
Mercy - Novasys $302 340%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $302 340%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $302 340%
Right Choice-Alliance $319 359%
Right Choice-Regular $326 367%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals