CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $233
  • Cash Discount Price: $229
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $233. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$233

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: $229 (258%)
Insurance Median: $233 (262%)
Cash: $229 (258% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $233 (262% 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 262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 162%). 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
Amerihealth $86 - $266 97%
Carolina Complete $86 97%
Healthblue $86 97%
Partners $86 97%
UnitedHealthcare $86 - $244 97%
Vaya $86 97%
Wellcare $86 97%
Alliance $87 98%
Healthteam $87 98%
Trillium $88 99%
Medcost $132 - $326 148%
Aetna $174 - $314 196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $174 - $267 196%
Ambetter / Centene $193 - $278 217%
Cigna $239 - $248 269%
Oscar $251 - $297 282%
Directnet $270 304%
Private Healthcare Systems $411 462%
Multiplan $420 472%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals