CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $297
  • Cash Discount Price: $266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $297. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$297

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: $266 (299%)
Insurance Median: $297 (334%)
Cash: $266 (299% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $297 (334% 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 334% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 234%). 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
Aetna $79 - $304 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 - $320 89%
Cigna $79 - $326 89%
Devoted Health $79 89%
Humana $79 89%
Molina $79 89%
Primetime Health Plan $79 89%
Summacare $79 - $322 89%
The Health Plan $79 - $312 89%
UnitedHealthcare $79 - $326 89%
Wellcare By Allwell $79 89%
Paramount $81 91%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $83 93%
Valor Health Plans $83 93%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $88 99%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $125 - $351 141%
Ambetter / Centene $141 159%
Caresource $141 159%
Amish Aid Community Plan $163 183%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $163 183%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $163 183%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $177 199%
Immergrun $177 199%
Sunrise Plain Communities $177 199%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $248 279%
Beech Street $283 - $319 318%
Ohio Preferred Network $283 - $319 318%
First Health $294 331%
Century Health Network $301 339%
Ohio Health Choice $301 - $319 339%
Private Healthcare System $304 342%
Aultcare $319 359%
Clarity $319 359%
Configurenet $319 359%
Fortified Provider Network $319 359%
Healthsmart $319 359%
Jp Farley $319 359%
Multiplan $319 359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals