CPT code 73030: Shoulder X-ray, complete, minimum two views2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Indiana
Complete plain-film radiographic exam of the shoulder with at least two views, reported for shoulder pain, trauma, suspected dislocation, arthritis, or postoperative follow-up.
In Indiana, Medicare pays $33.27 for 73030 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 73030 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
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 Indiana 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. Indiana pays $33.27. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Indiana · this page$33.27
- Los Angeles, CA · California$41.08+$7.81
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$41.31+$8.04
- Miami, FL · Florida$37.95+$4.68
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$36.79+$3.52
- Manhattan, NY · New York$41.22+$7.95
- Alaska · Alaska$40.33+$7.06
Other areas in Indiana first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $31.82 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $31.32 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $34.74 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $38.38 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $45.03 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $40.94 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $38.54 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $40.38 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $40.24 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $41.31 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $47.86 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $47.84 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $48.93 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $48.84 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $39.57 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $41.80 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $40.42 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $42.23 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $45.00 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $38.32 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $37.52 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $38.24 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $35.35 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $36.66 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $34.80 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $36.36 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $32.73 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $39.44 | — |
| IowaIowa | $32.87 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $33.06 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $34.09 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $33.59 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $37.08 | — |
| KansasKansas | $32.62 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $32.46 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $34.12 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $32.37 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $41.55 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $37.24 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $38.11 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $36.09 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $33.16 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $35.23 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $35.18 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $33.30 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $36.11 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $33.95 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $34.35 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $31.71 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $31.53 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $35.74 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $33.55 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $35.34 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $33.09 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $36.85 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $40.81 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $38.72 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $33.46 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $35.66 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $42.19 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $38.91 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $41.71 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $34.09 | — |
| OhioOhio | $33.22 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $32.48 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $38.89 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $35.42 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $37.17 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $33.32 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $36.05 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $36.74 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $33.43 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $35.30 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $32.79 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $37.36 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $33.08 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $35.38 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $35.58 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $35.30 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $35.47 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $35.83 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $34.19 | — |
| UtahUtah | $33.93 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $35.05 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $36.05 | — |
| VermontVermont | $35.12 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $37.20 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $42.51 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $34.06 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $32.22 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $35.57 | — |
73030 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$31.32
$43.63
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $40.33 | 1 |
| AL | $31.82 | 1 |
| AR | $31.32 | 1 |
| AZ | $34.74 | 1 |
| CA | $38.32–$48.93 | 29 |
| CO | $37.52 | 1 |
| CT | $38.24 | 1 |
| DC | $41.31 | 1 |
| DE | $35.35 | 1 |
| FL | $34.80–$37.95 | 3 |
| GA | $32.73–$36.36 | 2 |
| GU | $39.44 | 1 |
| HI | $39.44 | 1 |
| IA | $32.87 | 1 |
| ID | $33.06 | 1 |
| IL | $33.59–$37.08 | 4 |
| IN | $33.27 | 1 |
| KS | $32.62 | 1 |
| KY | $32.46 | 1 |
| LA | $32.37–$34.12 | 2 |
| MA | $37.24–$41.55 | 2 |
| MD | $36.09–$41.31 | 3 |
| ME | $33.16–$35.23 | 2 |
| MI | $33.30–$35.18 | 2 |
| MN | $36.11 | 1 |
| MO | $31.71–$34.35 | 3 |
| MS | $31.53 | 1 |
| MT | $35.74 | 1 |
| NC | $33.55 | 1 |
| ND | $35.34 | 1 |
| NE | $33.09 | 1 |
| NH | $36.85 | 1 |
| NJ | $38.72–$40.81 | 2 |
| NM | $33.46 | 1 |
| NV | $35.66 | 1 |
| NY | $34.09–$42.19 | 5 |
| OH | $33.22 | 1 |
| OK | $32.48 | 1 |
| OR | $35.42–$38.89 | 2 |
| PA | $33.32–$37.17 | 2 |
| PR | $36.05 | 1 |
| RI | $36.74 | 1 |
| SC | $33.43 | 1 |
| SD | $35.30 | 1 |
| TN | $32.79 | 1 |
| TX | $33.08–$37.36 | 8 |
| UT | $33.93 | 1 |
| VA | $35.05–$41.31 | 2 |
| VI | $36.05 | 1 |
| VT | $35.12 | 1 |
| WA | $37.20–$42.51 | 2 |
| WI | $34.06 | 1 |
| WV | $32.22 | 1 |
| WY | $35.57 | 1 |
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.
How the rate is built · 73030
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.18
0.18 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense0.87
0.87 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.02
0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.0700
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$35.74
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Indiana inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
8,108
- Code
- 73030
- Physician work
- 0.18
- Practice expense
- 0.87
- Malpractice
- 0.02
GPCI2026.csv
52
- Locality
- Indiana
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.927
- Malpractice
- 0.486
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.18 | × 1.000 | 0.1800 |
| Practice expense | 0.87 | × 0.927 | 0.8065 |
| Malpractice | 0.02 | × 0.486 | 0.0097 |
| Total RVUs | 0.9962 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Indiana$33.27
Office: (0.18 × 1 + 0.87 × 0.927 + 0.02 × 0.486) × $33.4009 = $33.27
Payment rules and modifiers for 73030
The CMS indicators that decide how 73030 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 73030
Shoulder X-ray, complete, minimum two views
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 3 | Each side paid at 100% (no 150% cap). |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
73030 without 26 · national office
$35.74
Shoulder X-ray, complete, minimum two views
73030-26 · Professional component
$9.02
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 73030 has changed in Indiana
73030 · Office / nonfacility
$33.27
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $2.08 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $31.19 to $33.27 (6.7%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$31.19changed to$33.27
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Practice expense RVU 0.84 changed to 0.87
- Practice expense GPCI 0.922 changed to 0.927
- Malpractice GPCI 0.485 changed to 0.486
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$32.40changed to$31.19
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 0.85 changed to 0.84
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$31.87changed to$32.40
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$32.35changed to$31.87
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.84 changed to 0.85
- Practice expense GPCI 0.911 changed to 0.922
- Malpractice GPCI 0.475 changed to 0.485
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$32.40changed to$32.35
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.83 changed to 0.84
- Practice expense GPCI 0.900 changed to 0.911
- Malpractice GPCI 0.465 changed to 0.475
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$31.73changed to$32.40
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 0.80 changed to 0.83
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$30.78changed to$31.73
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.73 changed to 0.80
- Practice expense GPCI 0.910 changed to 0.900
- Malpractice GPCI 0.422 changed to 0.465
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$28.29changed to$30.78
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 0.65 changed to 0.73
- Practice expense GPCI 0.919 changed to 0.910
- Malpractice GPCI 0.379 changed to 0.422
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$27.60changed to$28.29
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 0.63 changed to 0.65
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$27.29changed to$27.60
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 0.62 changed to 0.63
- Practice expense GPCI 0.920 changed to 0.919
- Malpractice GPCI 0.498 changed to 0.379
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$27.00changed to$27.29
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 0.61 changed to 0.62
- Practice expense GPCI 0.921 changed to 0.920
- Malpractice GPCI 0.617 changed to 0.498
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$26.99changed to$27.00
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 0.60 changed to 0.61
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.02
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$26.86changed to$26.99
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$29.46changed to$26.86
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 0.67 changed to 0.60
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.03
- Practice expense GPCI 0.922 changed to 0.921
- Malpractice GPCI 0.615 changed to 0.617
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$29.57changed to$29.46
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 0.72 changed to 0.67
- Practice expense GPCI 0.923 changed to 0.922
- Malpractice GPCI 0.613 changed to 0.615
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $29.57
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $33.27 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $33.27 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $33.27 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $33.27 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $31.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $31.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $31.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $31.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $32.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $32.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $32.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $32.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $31.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $32.35 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $32.35 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $32.35 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $32.35 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $32.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $32.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $32.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $32.40 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $31.73 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $31.73 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $31.73 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $31.73 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $30.78 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $30.78 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $30.78 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $30.78 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $28.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $28.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $28.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $28.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $27.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $27.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $27.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $27.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $27.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $27.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $27.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $27.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $27.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $27.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $27.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $27.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $26.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $26.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $26.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $26.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $29.46 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $29.46 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $29.46 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $29.46 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $29.57 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $29.57 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $29.57 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $29.57 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the Indiana rate applies
Indiana is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 974 cities and communities in Indiana. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Aberdeen
- Abington
- Adams
- Adams Lake
- Advance
- Akron
- Alamo
- Albany
73030 billing questions
How many views are required to report 73030 instead of 73020?
73030 requires at least two views of the shoulder. If only one projection is obtained, report 73020. Additional views beyond two do not increase the code or units.
How is a bilateral shoulder series reported?
CMS pays each shoulder separately at 100% when both are imaged. Report the right and left studies on separate lines with RT and LT.
When should modifier 26 or TC be used?
Use 26 when the physician provides only the interpretation, such as for images acquired by a hospital outpatient department. Use TC when the billing entity supplies the equipment and technologist but another entity interprets the study. Bill globally when the same entity furnishes both components.
Can 73030 be billed for acromioclavicular joint films?
Dedicated bilateral AC joint films, with or without weighted distraction, are reported with 73050 rather than 73030. If a routine shoulder series is also ordered and performed, document the separate studies and medical necessity for each.
Can the ordering orthopedist bill a shoulder X-ray with an office visit on the same day?
A separately medically necessary office visit may be reported with the shoulder study. The practice bills globally only if it furnishes both imaging and interpretation; routine review of the result during the visit is not a separately billable interpretation.
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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