CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Atrium Health Union

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $76
  • Cash Discount Price: $279
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Atrium Health Union is $76. 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 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$279

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: $279 (314%)
Insurance Median: $76 (85%)
Cash: $279 (314% 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.

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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 - $86 9%
Amerihealth Caritas $8 - $73 9%
Carolina Complete Health $8 - $75 9%
Cigna $8 - $377 9%
Healthy Blue $8 - $75 9%
Partners $8 - $73 9%
Trillium $8 - $77 9%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $265 9%
Vaya $8 - $75 9%
Wellcare $8 - $75 9%
Aetna $9 - $341 10%
Humana $9 - $85 10%
Ortho Carolina $11 - $105 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $41 - $208 46%
Choicecare $43 - $475 48%
Medcost $50 - $363 56%
Ambetter / Centene $166 - $203 187%
Employers Health Network $247 278%
Magellan $335 377%
Gmmi $363 408%
Quik Trip $363 408%
Healthgram $447 503%
First Health $475 534%
Beechstreet $503 566%
Private Health Care Systems $503 566%
Provider Select $503 566%
Multiplan $531 597%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC 28112
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals