CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Medical City Weatherford

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $162
Cash Discount Price: $1,794
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Medical City Weatherford is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,794. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 713 E Anderson St, Weatherford, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,794

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$162

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: $1,794 (2018%)

Insurance Median: $162 (182%)

Cash: $1,794 (2018% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $162 (182% 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
Amerigroup	$35	39%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$35	39%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$35	39%
United	$35 - $576	39%
Cigna	$37 - $334	42%
Aetna	$38 - $1,407	43%
Humana	$44 - $80	49%
Superior Health Plan	$84 - $167	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $1,061	107%
Evry Health	$309 - $616	348%
Multiplan Phcs	$840 - $1,672	945%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$852 - $1,696	958%
Parker County	$900 - $1,792	1012%
Independent Medical Systems	$1,199 - $2,389	1349%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,199 - $2,389	1349%

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 $1,794.
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 Medical City Weatherford 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.