CPT code 73030: Shoulder X-ray, complete, minimum two views2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Washington, DC area

In Washington, DC area, Medicare pays $41.31 for 73030 in the office.

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Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

What 73030 covers

This study images the glenohumeral joint, proximal humerus, and surrounding structures using two or more projections. Typical series include AP views in internal and external rotation, an axillary view, a scapular Y view, or a Grashey true AP view. A radiologic technologist acquires the images, and a radiologist, orthopedic surgeon, or other treating physician interprets them. It is performed in orthopedic and primary care offices, urgent care centers, emergency departments, and hospital outpatient imaging departments. Common indications include fall injuries, suspected fracture or dislocation, rotator cuff arthropathy, calcific tendinitis, and post-reduction or post-arthroplasty checks.

Select this code when at least two views are obtained; a single shoulder view goes to 73020. The report should state the views taken, findings, and an impression. Modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation, and modifier TC identifies the equipment and staff portion. Billing without either modifier claims the global service when the billing entity furnishes both components. When both shoulders are imaged, CMS pays each side separately at 100%; report the right and left studies on separate lines with RT and LT.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Washington, DC area compares for 73030

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 73030 runs from $31.32 in Arkansas to $48.93 in San Benito County, CA. Washington, DC area pays $41.31. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

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73030 rates by state

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How the 73030 rate is calculated

Each of 73030’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

Payment rules and modifiers for 73030

The CMS indicators that decide how 73030 is paid alongside other services.

What modifiers do to the payment

When to use modifier 26

Codes related to 73030

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

How 73030 has changed in Washington, DC area

Price 73030 for an earlier date of service

Where the Washington, DC area rate applies

Washington, DC area is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 1 cities and communities in District of Columbia. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

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Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

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