CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $303
  • Cash Discount Price: $207
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Matagorda Regional Medical Center is $303. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $207. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$207

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$303

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: $207 (233%)
Insurance Median: $303 (341%)
Cash: $207 (233% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $303 (341% 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 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $87 - $386 98%
Humana $87 - $400 98%
Medicare (plans) $87 98%
Triwest $87 98%
United $87 98%
Wellcare $87 98%
UnitedHealthcare $96 - $426 108%
Am Better $105 118%
Alliance $122 137%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $133 - $266 150%
Corvel $175 197%
Comm Care $213 - $345 240%
Medicaid / KanCare $213 - $345 240%
Molina $213 - $345 240%
Scott & White $213 - $345 240%
Superior $213 - $345 240%
Tcstar $213 - $345 240%
Wellpoint $213 - $345 240%
Coventry First Health $266 - $431 299%
Galaxy Health $266 - $431 299%
Cigna $285 - $462 321%
Independent Medical System $323 - $524 363%
Multiplan Phcs $323 - $524 363%
Three Rivers $323 - $524 363%
Health Smart $342 - $554 385%
Usa Managed $342 - $554 385%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals