CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $112 (126%)

Insurance Median: $76 (85%)

Cash: $112 (126% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (85% 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
Cor Vel	$16 - $79	18%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$16 - $77	18%
Humana	$24 - $304	27%
Cigna	$29 - $304	33%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$29 - $308	33%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29 - $106	33%
Medicare (plans)	$29 - $350	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$29 - $304	33%
Shared Health Mississippi	$31 - $320	35%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$34 - $420	38%
Select Administrative Services Network	$38 - $368	43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $420	45%
Ambetter / Centene	$41 - $308	46%
Aetna	$46 - $341	52%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$53 - $394	60%
Zelis	$53 - $394	60%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$57 - $430	64%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$57 - $430	64%

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 $112.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.