CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Tj Health Columbia

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $125
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Tj Health Columbia is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $125 (141%)

Insurance Median: $83 (93%)

Cash: $125 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (93% 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
Humana	$6 - $150	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $468	9%
Center Care Select - All Plans	$8 - $257	9%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$8 - $86	9%
Molina Mcr Adv	$8 - $83	9%
Signature Advantage - All Plans	$8 - $82	9%
Caresource - All Plans	$10 - $122	11%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$10 - $122	11%
Aetna	$22 - $150	25%
Molina Mcaid	$22 - $154	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$94 - $187	106%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans	$220 - $440	247%
First Health - All Plans	$222 - $445	250%

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 $125.
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 Tj Health Columbia 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.