CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $409
  • Cash Discount Price: $562
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Cherry County Hospital is $409. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $562. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$562

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$409

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: $562 (632%)
Insurance Median: $409 (460%)
Cash: $562 (632% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $409 (460% 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 460% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 360%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $7 4%
Molina Mcr Adv $230 - $384 259%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $262 - $438 295%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $404 - $675 454%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $404 - $675 454%
UnitedHealthcare $406 - $679 457%
Avera Aca Ppo $409 - $682 460%
Avera Aso Ppo $409 - $682 460%
Avera Hmo $409 - $682 460%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans $409 - $682 460%
First Choice-All Plans $409 - $682 460%
Multiplan-All Plans $409 - $682 460%
Phcs-All Plans $409 - $682 460%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans $409 - $682 460%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals