CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Ochsner Scott Regional

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Ochsner Scott Regional is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 317 Highway 13 South, Morton, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $105 (118%)

Insurance Median: $63 (71%)

Cash: $105 (118% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (71% 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 - $52	18%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$16 - $51	18%
Humana	$24 - $262	27%
Cigna	$29 - $292	33%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$29 - $265	33%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29 - $71	33%
Medicare (plans)	$29 - $302	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$29 - $262	33%
Shared Health Mississippi	$31 - $276	35%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$34 - $420	38%
Ambetter / Centene	$36 - $265	40%
Select Administrative Services Network	$38 - $368	43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $187	45%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$43 - $315	48%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$43 - $315	48%
Aetna	$46 - $341	52%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$53 - $394	60%
Zelis	$53 - $394	60%

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 $105.
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 Scott Regional 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.