CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Forks Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $220
Cash Discount Price: $352
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Forks Community Hospital is $220. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$220

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: $352 (396%)

Insurance Median: $220 (247%)

Cash: $352 (396% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $220 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $562	7%
Humana	$9 - $297	10%
Molina Commercial-All Other Plans	$9 - $608	10%
Tricare	$9 - $297	10%
Triwest-All Plans	$9 - $297	10%
Va-Ihs - All Plans	$9	10%
Ambetter / Centene	$11 - $345	12%
Community Health Network Mcr-All Other Plans	$11 - $297	12%
Medicare (plans)	$11 - $318	12%
Wellcare Med Adv - All Plans	$11 - $345	12%
Community Health Exchange	$12 - $430	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $628	15%
First Choice-All Plans	$13 - $661	15%
Coordinated Care (Mco) Mcd-All Plans	$21 - $247	24%
Medicaid / KanCare	$21 - $242	24%
Cigna	$176 - $661	198%
Aetna	$209 - $628	235%
Regence-All Other Plans	$220 - $381	247%

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 $352.
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 Forks Community Hospital 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.