CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $375
  • Cash Discount Price: $530
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $375. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $530. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$530

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$375

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: $530 (596%)
Insurance Median: $375 (422%)
Cash: $530 (596% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $375 (422% 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 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $89 - $945 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $89 - $1,119 100%
Humana $89 - $133 100%
Medicare (plans) $89 - $136 100%
UnitedHealthcare $89 - $737 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $281 - $563 316%
Mercycare $292 - $584 328%
Triology $300 - $719 337%
Security_Health_Plan $318 - $748 358%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $324 - $907 364%
Alliance $331 - $663 372%
Hfn $336 - $907 378%
United_Healthcare $338 - $1,000 380%
Beloit_Health_System $342 - $683 385%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $344 - $688 387%
Cigna $353 - $707 397%
Health_Partners_Insurance $359 - $719 404%
Health_Payment_Systems $361 - $722 406%
Dean_Health_Plan $377 - $754 424%
Medical_Associates $389 - $777 438%
Wps $408 - $899 459%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $412 - $825 463%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $454 - $907 511%
Chorus_Community $471 - $942 530%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $471 - $942 530%
Multiplan $471 - $1,084 530%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $471 - $942 530%
Coventry $501 - $1,001 563%
Dean_Care $501 - $1,001 563%
Healthsmart $518 - $1,037 583%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals