CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Erlanger Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $29 (33%)
Insurance Median: $28 (31%)
Cash: $29 (33% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (31% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $180 8%
Amerigroup $8 - $87 9%
Caresource $8 - $162 9%
Peach State Hlth Plan $8 - $28 9%
Bluecare $9 - $94 10%
Cigna $9 - $160 10%
Aetna $10 - $153 11%
Devoted Health $10 - $84 11%
Humana $10 - $81 11%
Atrio Health $11 - $89 12%
Point Comfort Underwriters $11 - $85 12%
Alexian $12 - $79 13%
Pruitthealth Premier $13 - $49 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $250 30%
Clover $47 - $81 53%
Medicare (plans) $47 53%
Upmc $47 - $81 53%
American Health $49 - $83 55%
Nhc $50 - $85 56%
Simpra Advantage $52 58%
Pnoa $55 - $202 62%
Ambetter / Centene $59 - $101 66%
Caresource Ga $68 - $122 76%
Caresource Tn $68 - $122 76%
Olympus $71 - $234 80%
Alliant $76 - $234 85%
Occunet $77 - $83 87%
Caresource Nc $82 - $122 92%
Wellpoint $82 92%
First Health $250 - $265 281%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals