CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $151
Cash Discount Price: $151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital is $151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 North Broadway, Carnegie, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$151

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: $151 (170%)

Insurance Median: $151 (170%)

Cash: $151 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $151 (170% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$55 - $242	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$120 - $151	135%
Aetna	$142 - $285	160%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$151	170%
Humana	$151 - $285	170%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$151	170%
Health Choice - All Plans	$180	202%
Ambetter / Centene	$196	220%
Community Care Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$228	256%
Preferred Comm Ppo - All Plans	$228	256%
Global Health Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$242	272%
First Health - All Plans	$256	288%
Multiplan - All Plans	$262	295%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$285	321%

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 $151.
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 Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital 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.