CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Crescent Medical Center Lancaster

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $190
Cash Discount Price: $410
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Crescent Medical Center Lancaster is $190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $410. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$410

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$190

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: $410 (461%)

Insurance Median: $190 (214%)

Cash: $410 (461% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $190 (214% 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 214% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 114%). 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
Oscar	$62 - $190	70%
Wellmed	$83	93%
Aetna	$84	94%
Choice Care	$84	94%
Superior Health Plan	$84	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$84	94%
Wellcare	$84	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$124 - $475	139%
Prime Health Services	$202 - $618	227%
Cigna	$311 - $950	350%
Friday Health Insurance Company	$404 - $1,235	454%
Sana Benefits	$11,791	13262%

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 $410.
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 Crescent Medical Center Lancaster 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.