CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $168
Cash Discount Price: $431
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $431. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$431

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$168

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: $431 (485%)

Insurance Median: $168 (189%)

Cash: $431 (485% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $168 (189% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $724	29%
Select Health	$80 - $89	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $751	97%
Aetna	$88 - $182	99%
Cigna	$88 - $120	99%
Cms	$88	99%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$88 - $652	99%
Devoted Health	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Kaiser	$88 - $723	99%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$402 - $628	452%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$476 - $507	535%
Kaiser Public Option	$481	541%
Phcs	$677	761%
Multiplan	$739	831%
First Health	$862	970%
Midlands Choice	$862	970%

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 $431.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.