CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $317
Cash Discount Price: $370
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $317. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $370. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$370

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$317

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: $370 (416%)

Insurance Median: $317 (357%)

Cash: $370 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $317 (357% 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 357% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 257%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$123 - $264	138%
Triwest	$129	145%
American Health Plan	$136	153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136 - $306	153%
Corvel	$136	153%
Healthspring	$136	153%
Prime Health Services	$136	153%
Procare Advantage	$136	153%
Superior Health Plan	$136	153%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$161	181%
Injury Management Organization	$161	181%
Sedgwick	$161	181%
Cigna	$317 - $371	357%
Aetna	$339	381%
Midcoast	$339	381%
Quiktrip	$339	381%
UnitedHealthcare	$341	384%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$357	402%
Independent Medical System	$370	416%
Curative	$400	450%
Humana	$400 - $431	450%
First Health	$431	485%
Healthsmart	$431 - $462	485%
Private Health Care System	$462	520%
Bluebell Creameries	$493	554%
Three Rivers	$493	554%

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 $370.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 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.