CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Palos Community Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $637
Cash Discount Price: $594
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Palos Community Hospital is $637. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $594. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12251 South 80Th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$594

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$637

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: $594 (668%)

Insurance Median: $637 (716%)

Cash: $594 (668% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $637 (716% 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 716% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 616%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136 - $849	153%
Aetna	$183 - $849	206%
Carelon Behavioral Health [159]	$424	477%
Healthlink [125]	$424 - $849	477%
First Health Plan [6034]	$482 - $637	542%
Magellan Behavioral Hlth [136]	$509	572%
The Alliance [1703]	$545	613%
Compsych [112]	$637	716%
Beechstreet [176]	$679	764%
Cigna	$679 - $849	764%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$722	812%
Galaxy Health Network [220]	$849	955%
Global Excel [1712]	$849	955%
Health Alliance [181]	$849	955%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$849	955%
UnitedHealthcare	$849	955%

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 $594.
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 Palos Community 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.