CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $410
Cash Discount Price: $512
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Womans Hospital is $410. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $512. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$512

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$410

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: $512 (576%)

Insurance Median: $410 (461%)

Cash: $512 (576% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $410 (461% 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 461% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 361%). 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
Webtpa [100127]	$307 - $402	345%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$358	403%
UnitedHealthcare	$379 - $410	426%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$402	452%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$402	452%
Verity [100266]	$402	452%
Aetna	$410 - $481	461%
Cigna	$410 - $425	461%
Coventry [100010]	$410	461%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$410	461%
Beech Street [100260]	$435	489%
Multiplan [100258]	$451	507%
Private Health [100261]	$451	507%
Humana	$481	541%
Meritain [100063]	$481	541%

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 $512.
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 Womans 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.