CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73030
Insurance Median: $62
Cash Discount Price: $202
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Unitypoint Health - Meriter is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 S Park St, Madison, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$62

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: $202 (227%)

Insurance Median: $62 (70%)

Cash: $202 (227% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $62 (70% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aspirus	$8 - $451	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $714	9%
Illinicare	$8 - $85	9%
Prevea 360	$8 - $639	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $310	9%
Humana	$9 - $85	10%
Meridiancare	$9 - $85	10%
Health Partners Open Network	$19 - $274	21%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$20 - $434	22%
Medical Associates Health Plan	$28 - $270	31%
Cigna	$29 - $225	33%
Security Health Plan	$31 - $233	35%
Mercy Care	$36 - $249	40%
Quartz	$234	263%

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 $202.
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 Unitypoint Health - Meriter 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.