CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $436
Cash Discount Price: $92
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital is $436. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Wilson Street, Henderson, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$436

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: $92 (103%)

Insurance Median: $436 (490%)

Cash: $92 (103% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $436 (490% 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 490% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 390%). 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

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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 Commercial [5055]	$184 - $276	207%
Black Lung [6055]	$184 - $276	207%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$184 - $276	207%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$184 - $276	207%
Lucent Health [6000]	$184 - $276	207%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$184 - $276	207%
Web Tpa [2115]	$184 - $691	207%
Cigna	$411 - $730	462%
Aetna	$461 - $691	519%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$461 - $691	519%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$486 - $730	547%
Humana	$486 - $730	547%
Phcs [1780]	$486 - $730	547%
Tml [1980]	$486 - $730	547%

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 $92.
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 UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital 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.