CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $169
Cash Discount Price: $190
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$169

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: $190 (214%)

Insurance Median: $169 (190%)

Cash: $190 (214% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $169 (190% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $250	33%
Ambetter / Centene	$48 - $190	54%
Amerihealth	$74	83%
Carolina Complete	$74	83%
Healthy Blue	$74	83%
Wellcare	$74	83%
Aetna	$85 - $861	96%
Cigna	$88 - $256	99%
Cary - Alignment	$89	100%
Cary - Liberty	$102	115%
Cary - Pruitt	$102	115%
Cary - Wellcare	$102	115%
First Health	$230 - $441	259%
Medcost	$361 - $376	406%
Phcs	$401	451%
Multiplan	$451	507%

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 $190.
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 Wakemed, Cary 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.