CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Sanford Wheaton Medical Center

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $312
Cash Discount Price: $293
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center is $312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $293. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 12Th Street North, Wheaton, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$293

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$312

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: $293 (330%)

Insurance Median: $312 (351%)

Cash: $293 (330% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $312 (351% 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 351% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 251%). 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	$89 - $339	100%
Ucare	$92 - $322	103%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$184	207%
Aetna	$200 - $318	225%
Health Partners	$200 - $296	225%
Medicare (plans)	$200	225%
UnitedHealthcare	$200 - $306	225%
Security Health Plan	$201	226%
Primewest	$204 - $221	229%
Sanford Health Plan	$289 - $340	325%
Medica	$322 - $346	362%
First Choice Health Network	$329	370%
Healthez	$329	370%
Multiplan	$329	370%

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 $293.
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 Sanford Wheaton Medical Center 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.