CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $341
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,986
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $341. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,986. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,986

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$341

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: $1,986 (2234%)
Insurance Median: $341 (384%)
Cash: $1,986 (2234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $341 (384% 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 384% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 284%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $35 - $371 39%
Community First Health Plans $35 - $715 39%
United $35 - $1,192 39%
Usa Managed Care Chip $35 39%
Aetna $38 - $1,324 43%
Molina Healthcare $39 44%
Humana $44 49%
Superior Health $66 - $132 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $140 - $781 157%
Imperial Insurance $252 - $503 283%
Cigna $258 - $341 290%
Focus Health Solutions $397 - $795 447%
Healthcare Highways $408 - $816 459%
Valenz $464 - $927 522%
Evry Health $487 - $975 548%
Curative Administrators $530 - $1,059 596%
Fidelis Securecare $596 - $1,192 670%
National Choicecare $662 - $1,324 745%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $662 - $1,324 745%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $662 - $1,324 745%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $728 - $1,457 819%
Independent Medical Systems $728 - $1,457 819%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $728 - $1,457 819%
Haa Preferred Partners $795 - $1,589 894%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $795 - $1,589 894%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $861 - $1,722 968%
National Healthcare Solutions $861 - $1,722 968%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $927 - $1,854 1043%
Multiplan $993 - $2,251 1117%
Triwest Health Alliance $993 - $1,986 1117%
Usa Managed Care $993 - $1,986 1117%
Blue Bell $1,059 - $2,119 1191%
Directcare America $1,059 - $2,119 1191%
Managed Healthcare $1,126 - $2,251 1266%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals