CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $17
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $17 (19%)

Insurance Median: $31 (35%)

Cash: $17 (19% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (35% 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
Aetna	$5 - $785	6%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$6 - $37	7%
Wellpoint [1007]	$6 - $171	7%
Molina [1382]	$7 - $188	8%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$7 - $39	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $942	9%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$8 - $273	9%
Delta Dental Insurance Company [1151]	$8 - $36	9%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $39	9%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$8 - $277	9%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409]	$8 - $36	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $872	9%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330]	$8 - $37	9%
Molina Aca [1337]	$11 - $42	12%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$14 - $179	16%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$14 - $37	16%
Cigna	$20 - $785	22%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$137	154%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$392 - $785	441%

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 $17.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.