CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $253
  • Cash Discount Price: $379
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc is $253. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $379. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$379

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$253

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: $379 (426%)
Insurance Median: $253 (285%)
Cash: $379 (426% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $253 (285% 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 285% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 185%). 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 $22 - $661 25%
Humana $22 - $332 25%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 - $260 25%
Ambetter / Centene $89 - $260 100%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $89 - $260 100%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $89 - $260 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 - $521 128%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $114 - $332 128%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $114 - $332 128%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $114 - $332 128%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $114 - $332 128%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $114 - $332 128%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $114 - $332 128%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $114 - $332 128%
Independent Health [20197] $114 - $332 128%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $114 - $332 128%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $114 - $332 128%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $114 - $332 128%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $114 - $332 128%
Medicare (plans) $114 - $486 128%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $114 - $332 128%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $114 - $332 128%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $114 - $332 128%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] $114 - $332 128%
Tricare $114 - $332 128%
UnitedHealthcare $114 - $687 128%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $116 - $339 130%
Cigna $117 - $738 132%
Webtpa Contracted [320417] $125 - $365 141%
Medica Contracted [320239] $167 - $486 188%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $179 - $738 201%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $179 - $738 201%
Quik Trip Contracted [320447] $179 - $521 201%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $179 - $521 201%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $194 - $651 218%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $198 223%
Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] $209 - $608 235%
Osma Health Contracted [320292] $209 - $608 235%
Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] $224 - $651 252%
Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] $224 - $651 252%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $224 - $694 252%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $236 - $687 265%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $238 - $781 268%
First Health Contracted [320128] $242 - $704 272%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $253 - $738 285%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $253 - $738 285%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $253 - $738 285%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] $253 - $738 285%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $253 - $738 285%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $253 - $738 285%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $253 - $738 285%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK 73772
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals