CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $443
Cash Discount Price: $222
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at University of Louisville Hospital is $443. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $222. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$222

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$443

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: $222 (250%)

Insurance Median: $443 (498%)

Cash: $222 (250% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $443 (498% 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 498% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 398%). 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	$17 - $1,196	19%
Humana	$76 - $201	85%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$80	90%
Cigna	$83	93%
Essence Health	$83	93%
Va Ccn	$83	93%
Signature	$85 - $598	96%
Communicare	$87	98%
Devoted	$87 - $359	98%
Passport	$87 - $598	98%
Wellcare	$96 - $111	108%
Velocity	$99 - $1,172	111%
Key Benefit Administrators	$107	120%
Aetna	$110 - $201	124%
UnitedHealthcare	$110 - $570	124%
Prime Group Health	$180 - $1,017	202%
Cshn	$424 - $1,196	477%
Multiplan	$430 - $1,076	484%
Encore	$456 - $837	513%
Health Smart	$489 - $897	550%
Omca	$619 - $1,136	696%
Corvel	$652 - $1,196	733%
National Comp Care	$652 - $1,196	733%

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 $222.
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 Louisville 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.