CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Dallas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Dallas Regional Medical Center is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $86 (97%)

Insurance Median: $88 (99%)

Cash: $86 (97% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (99% 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	$33 - $130	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $307	39%
Cigna	$35 - $90	39%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $171	39%
Superior Health Plan/Wellcare	$35 - $131	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $166	39%
Wellpoint Amerigroup	$35 - $171	39%
Molina	$37 - $181	42%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) Workercomp	$83	93%
Care N Care Insurance Company	$87	98%
Medicare (plans)	$87	98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan	$87 - $144	98%
Tricare	$87	98%
Usa Senior Care Network	$87	98%
Wellmed	$87	98%
Multiplan	$91	102%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$91	102%
Imperial Insurance Companies Mcr	$92	103%
American Health Plan	$96	108%
Hi Card	$109	123%
Worker Compensation	$113 - $174	127%
American Correction Healthcare	$120	135%
Employee Direct Healthcare	$122	137%
Total Plans Srvices	$122	137%
Wellpath	$126	142%
Corporate Remedies Workers Comp	$130	146%
Naphcare -Prison	$135	152%
Elap Services	$144	162%

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 $86.
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 Dallas Regional Medical Center 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.