CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Wheatland Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $336
Cash Discount Price: $356
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Wheatland Memorial Hospital is $336. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 3Rd St Nw, Harlowton, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$336

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: $356 (400%)

Insurance Median: $336 (378%)

Cash: $356 (400% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $336 (378% 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 378% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 278%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $14	10%
Healthnet Federal-All Plans	$9 - $218	10%
Humana	$9 - $218	10%
Medica Prime Solutions-All Plans	$9 - $218	10%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$9 - $218	10%
Triwest-All Plans	$9 - $218	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $350	10%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$14 - $304	16%
Naphcare-All Plans	$14	16%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$15 - $340	17%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$16 - $340	18%
Ccn-All Plans	$16 - $347	18%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$16 - $340	18%
First Health-All Plans	$16 - $343	18%
Interwest Ppo-All Plans	$16 - $340	18%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Plans	$16 - $340	18%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$16 - $340	18%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$17 - $340	19%
City Of Billings-All Plans	$19 - $536	21%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$20 - $340	22%
Amish Old Orders-All Plans	$65 - $268	73%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$74 - $340	83%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$83 - $340	93%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$83 - $340	93%

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 $356.
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 Wheatland Memorial 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.