CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam (Mmc-Bd)

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $296
Cash Discount Price: $337
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam (Mmc-Bd) is $296. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $337. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 707 S University Ave, Beaver Dam, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$337

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$296

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: $337 (379%)

Insurance Median: $296 (333%)

Cash: $337 (379% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $296 (333% 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 333% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 233%). 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
Wps Health Insurance	$121 - $239	136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$177	199%
The Alliance	$180	202%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$185 - $205	208%
Amish/Mennonite	$195	219%
Quartz	$202	227%
Cigna	$241 - $263	271%
Health Payment Systems	$247	278%
Humana	$280 - $316	315%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$291 - $337	327%
Network Health Plan	$296	333%
First Health	$302	340%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$302	340%
Trilogy	$320	360%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$330 - $337	371%
Health Partners	$337	379%
Coventry	$341	384%
UnitedHealthcare	$478	538%

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 $337.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam (Mmc-Bd) 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.