CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $398
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $398. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 252 South 4Th Street, Lebanon, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$398

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $398 (448%)

Insurance Median: $105 (118%)

Cash: $398 (448% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (118% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$19 - $124	21%
Medicaid / KanCare	$31 - $152	35%
Aetna	$85 - $404	96%
Medicare (plans)	$87 - $94	98%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$110	124%
Highmark	$135 - $317	152%
Cigna	$293	330%
Geisinger	$299	336%
Upmc	$299	336%
Phc	$398	448%
First_Health_Network	$445	501%
United_Healthcare	$498	560%

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 $398.
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 Wellspan Good Samaritan 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.