CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $483
  • Cash Discount Price: $425
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Harlan County Health System is $483. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $425. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$425

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$483

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: $425 (478%)
Insurance Median: $483 (543%)
Cash: $425 (478% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $483 (543% 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 543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 443%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $287 323%
Medica Prime Solution $287 323%
Humana $356 400%
Tricare $356 400%
Aetna $372 418%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $374 421%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $483 543%
Medica Chi Health $483 543%
Medica Choice $483 543%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $504 - $510 567%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $504 567%
Medica Ifb Aco $510 574%
Medica Ifb Open Access $510 574%
UnitedHealthcare $510 574%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $520 585%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals