CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $515
Cash Discount Price: $193
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital is $515. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $193. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1204 Mound St, Nacogdoches, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$193

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$515

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: $193 (217%)

Insurance Median: $515 (579%)

Cash: $193 (217% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $515 (579% 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 579% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 479%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $773	39%
Galaxy	$42 - $628	47%
Usa Health Network	$48 - $725	54%
Aetna	$51 - $773	57%
Healthsmart	$51 - $773	57%
Phcs	$51 - $773	57%
Hiet Benefit Plan	$64 - $966	72%
Humana	$84	94%
Wellmed	$84 - $966	94%
Healthspring	$88	99%
Molina	$88 - $966	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$223	251%

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 $193.
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 Nacogdoches Memorial 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.