CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Cape Regional Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $172
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Cape Regional Medical Center Inc is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in Two Stone Harbor Blvd, Cape May Court House, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$172

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: $111 (125%)

Insurance Median: $172 (193%)

Cash: $111 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $172 (193% 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
Amerihealth	$40	45%
Aetna	$90 - $162	101%
Americhoice	$90 - $94	101%
Clover Health	$90	101%
Amerigroup	$94 - $98	106%
Horizon Nj Health	$94 - $98	106%
Partners Direct Health	$125	141%
Cigna	$172	193%
Qualcare	$172 - $244	193%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$451 - $488	507%
Horizon Casualty Motor Vehicle	$562 - $584	632%
Horizon Casualty Workers Comp	$562 - $584	632%
UnitedHealthcare	$623 - $740	701%

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 $111.
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 Cape Regional Medical Center Inc 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.