CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $399
Cash Discount Price: $241
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $399. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $241. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$241

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$399

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: $241 (271%)

Insurance Median: $399 (449%)

Cash: $241 (271% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $399 (449% 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 449% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 349%). 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
Denver Health	$20	22%
Health Choice	$20	22%
Medicaid / KanCare	$20	22%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$20	22%
Uuhp	$20 - $117	22%
Humana	$23	26%
Medicare (plans)	$23	26%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$29	33%
Motivhealth	$30	34%
Molina	$53 - $388	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$71	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$87 - $542	98%
Centura Employee Plan	$91	102%
Cigna	$92 - $722	103%
Pehp	$257 - $903	289%
Aetna	$266 - $763	299%
Wise	$313 - $478	352%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$370 - $554	416%
Select Health	$398 - $597	448%
Multiplan	$415 - $822	467%
Emi Health	$602 - $903	677%

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 $241.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.