CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $616
Cash Discount Price: $2,114
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $616. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$616

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: $2,114 (2378%)

Insurance Median: $616 (693%)

Cash: $2,114 (2378% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $616 (693% 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 693% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 593%). 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
Texas Health Network	$34	38%
Amerigroup	$35	39%
Christus Mcd	$35	39%
United	$35 - $1,210	39%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan	$36	40%
Aetna	$38	43%
Molina Healthcare	$39	44%
Humanna	$44	49%
Humana	$74	83%
Superior Health Plan	$92 - $161	103%
Cigna	$232 - $2,151	261%
Healthcare Highways	$296 - $516	333%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$297 - $1,038	334%
Texas Workforce Commission	$369 - $645	415%
Averde Health	$508 - $887	571%
Curative Administrators	$616 - $1,076	693%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$662 - $2,286	745%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx	$693 - $1,210	779%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas	$847 - $1,479	953%
Multiplan Phcs	$924 - $1,614	1039%
National Healthcare Solutions	$924 - $1,614	1039%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$924 - $1,614	1039%
Southwest Medical	$924 - $1,614	1039%
Usc Health Services	$924 - $1,614	1039%
First Health	$950 - $1,659	1068%
Coastal Comp	$1,000 - $1,748	1125%
Newton Ppo	$1,077 - $1,882	1211%
Texas True Choice	$1,154 - $2,017	1298%
Beech Street	$1,231 - $2,151	1385%
Usa Managed Care	$1,231 - $2,151	1385%

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 $2,114.
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 Corpus Christi Medical Center,The 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.