CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $155
  • Cash Discount Price: $279
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$279

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$155

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: $279 (314%)
Insurance Median: $155 (174%)
Cash: $279 (314% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $155 (174% 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.

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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
Alliance $8 - $146 9%
Amerihealth Caritas $8 - $122 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $324 9%
Carolina Complete Health $8 - $559 9%
Cigna $8 - $447 9%
Healthy Blue $8 - $124 9%
Partners $8 - $123 9%
Trillium $8 - $130 9%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $284 9%
Vaya $8 - $125 9%
Wellcare $8 - $124 9%
Aetna $9 - $408 10%
Humana $9 - $458 10%
Ortho Carolina $11 - $110 12%
Molina $32 36%
Choicecare $43 - $413 48%
Medcost $50 - $330 56%
Sandhills $123 138%
Ambetter / Centene $162 - $264 182%
Employers Health Network $247 278%
Physician Reach Out $279 314%
Magellan $335 377%
Gmmi $363 408%
Quik Trip $363 408%
Carolina Behavioral Health $402 - $447 452%
First Health $447 - $492 503%
Healthgram $447 503%
Private Health Care Systems $447 - $458 503%
Provider Select $452 - $503 508%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $458 515%
Beechstreet $486 - $492 547%
Multiplan $503 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals