CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: South Peninsula Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $345
Cash Discount Price: $360
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at South Peninsula Hospital is $345. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $360. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$360

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$345

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: $360 (405%)

Insurance Median: $345 (388%)

Cash: $360 (405% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $345 (388% 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 388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 288%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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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
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans	$16 - $625	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $821	30%
Premera First - All Plans	$36 - $830	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $830	47%
Aetna	$57 - $759	64%
Geha - All Plans	$60 - $804	67%
Meritain - All Plans	$60 - $804	67%
Teamsters Emply - All Plans	$60 - $804	67%
Ufcw - All Plans	$60 - $804	67%
Cigna	$64 - $848	72%
Great West - All Plans	$64 - $848	72%
Moda - All Plans	$64 - $848	72%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$64 - $848	72%
Pmcs - All Plans	$64 - $848	72%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$66 - $875	74%

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 $360.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73630.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm South Peninsula Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73630.
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.