CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Northern Nevada Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $289
Cash Discount Price: $477
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Northern Nevada Medical Center is $289. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $477. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$477

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$289

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: $477 (536%)

Insurance Median: $289 (325%)

Cash: $477 (536% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $289 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33	37%
Smart_Choice	$33	37%
Molina	$34	38%
Silver_Summit	$34	38%
Humana	$35 - $1,302	39%
Prominence	$73 - $584	82%
Sierra_Health_Options	$76 - $607	85%
Cigna	$77 - $888	87%
Nevada_Preferred_Providers	$95 - $759	107%
Aetna	$98 - $1,404	110%
United_Healthcare	$180	202%
Multiplan	$259 - $2,062	291%
Business_Coalition	$1,124 - $1,675	1264%

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 $477.
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 Northern Nevada Medical Center 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.