CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $355
Cash Discount Price: $382
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah is $355. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $382. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 W First St Post Office Box 489, Webster, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$382

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$355

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: $382 (430%)

Insurance Median: $355 (399%)

Cash: $382 (430% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $355 (399% 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 399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 299%). 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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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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$150	169%
Ucare	$161 - $420	181%
Wellmark Sd	$161	181%
Aetna	$163 - $415	183%
Health Partners	$163 - $358	183%
Medicare (plans)	$163	183%
UnitedHealthcare	$163 - $399	183%
Primewest	$166	187%
Sanford Health Plan	$262 - $351	295%
Security Health Plan	$263	296%
Medica	$394 - $422	443%
Wellmark	$411 - $416	462%
First Choice Health Network	$430	484%
Healthez	$430	484%
Multiplan	$430	484%

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 $382.
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 Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah 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.