CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: UPMC Bedford Memorial

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $132
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at UPMC Bedford Memorial is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10455 Lincoln Highway, Everett, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$132

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: $128 (144%)

Insurance Median: $132 (148%)

Cash: $128 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $132 (148% 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
Upmc Health Plan	$29 - $103	33%
Aetna	$30 - $143	34%
Upmc Work Partners	$71	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $121	94%
Cigna	$85 - $143	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $143	101%
Amerihealth Caritas	$91	102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$91	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$91 - $117	102%
Geisinger	$117	132%
Intergroup	$138 - $192	155%
Coventry/First Health	$149	168%
Preferred Healthcare System	$170	191%
Health Coalition Partners	$192	216%
Humana	$192	216%
Private Health Care Systems	$192	216%
Selectcare	$192	216%

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 $128.
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 UPMC Bedford Memorial 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.