CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $667
Cash Discount Price: $1,887
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Trident Medical Center is $667. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,887. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,887

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$667

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: $1,887 (2122%)

Insurance Median: $667 (750%)

Cash: $1,887 (2122% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $667 (750% 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 750% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 650%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$18 - $98	20%
Blue Choice	$37	42%
United	$37 - $917	42%
Select Health	$45	51%
Sc State Employees	$63	71%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$113	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $1,936	127%
Absolute Total Care	$150 - $367	169%
Nhc Advantage	$195 - $387	219%
Pruitt Health	$195 - $387	219%
Medcost	$392 - $1,145	441%
Employers Health Network	$462 - $917	520%
Occunet	$513 - $1,019	577%
Vocational Rehab	$554 - $1,101	623%
Humana	$667 - $1,528	750%
First Health	$749 - $1,488	842%
Mhnet	$770 - $1,528	866%
Evernorth	$821 - $1,630	923%
Multiplan	$872 - $1,732	981%
Prime Health	$872 - $1,732	981%
Novanet	$923 - $1,834	1038%

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 $1,887.
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 Trident Medical Center 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.