CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $377
Cash Discount Price: $190
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Great Plains Health is $377. 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 4.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$377

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: $377 (424%)

Cash: $190 (214% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $377 (424% 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 424% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 324%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Midwest Network Alliance	$17 - $575	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $584	20%
Ambetter / Centene	$19 - $433	21%
Medica	$22 - $607	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $627	26%
Nebraska Total Care	$36 - $95	40%
Molina	$39 - $104	44%
Midlands Choice	$118 - $614	133%
Oscar Health	$120 - $614	135%
Coventry	$121 - $627	136%
Geha	$121 - $620	136%
Mutual Of Omaha	$123 - $627	138%

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 Great Plains Health 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.