CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Chippewa County Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $144
Cash Discount Price: $222
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Chippewa County Hospital is $144. 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 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 824 North 11Th Street, Montevideo, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$222

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$144

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: $144 (162%)

Cash: $222 (250% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $144 (162% 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
Health Partners Mcr	$140	157%
Medica Mcr Adv	$140	157%
Medica Mcr Cost/Select	$140	157%
Ucare Mcr Select	$140	157%
Ucare Mcr Adv	$144	162%
Ucare Msho	$144	162%
Ucare Non-Dual	$144	162%
Medica Mcaid	$158	178%
Ucare Ifp - All Other Plans	$161	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$239	269%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$298	335%
Health Partners Comm - All Other Plans	$305	343%

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 Chippewa County 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.