CPT 73030 Radiology
X-ray exam of shoulder Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$16
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$53
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$89
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.22
Work RVU
0.24
Facility PE RVU
0.03
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $41 | $53 — $81 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $32 | $42 — $64 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $31 | $41 — $63 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — CHICO | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — FRESNO | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $41 | $54 — $83 |
| CA — MADERA | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — MERCED | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — MODESTO | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — NAPA | $45 | $59 — $91 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — REDDING | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $39 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $41 | $53 — $81 |
| CA — SALINAS | $40 | $53 — $81 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam of shoulder cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $16. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $89.
How much does X-ray exam of shoulder cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $16.