X-ray, foot
Facility: Liberty Hospital
Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73630
- Insurance Median: $93
- Cash Discount Price: $118
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
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 | $8 - $396 | 9% |
| Aetna | $36 - $81 | 40% |
| Humana | $59 - $82 | 66% |
| Cigna | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $81 - $89 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $81 - $133 | 91% |
| Healthy Blue | $87 | 98% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $102 | 115% |
| Home State Health | $118 | 133% |
| Fox Everett | $243 - $264 | 273% |
| Phcs | $304 - $330 | 342% |
| Multiplan | $336 - $365 | 378% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For patients paying cash, the most critical first step is to confirm the facility's "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" rates, which are often significantly lower than the standard cash price. At Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO, the cash median rate for an X-ray, foot (CPT 73630) is $118, but patients should explicitly ask for any upfront discounts available before scheduling. While the facility's cash rate is notably higher than the state average of $93, this difference may not matter if your insurance plan has a high deductible; in such cases, paying the negotiated rate of $88.91 (Medicare amount) or the specific payer rates directly may be more cost-effective than paying the full cash price, especially since the cash rate exceeds the Medicare benchmark.
The broader pricing context reveals that Liberty Hospital's cash rate of $118 is higher than the national average of $118 for this service, though it remains below the gross chargemaster price of $415. Commercial insurance rates vary widely depending on the plan; for instance, Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a range from $8 to $396 across 26 plans, while UnitedHealthcare ranges from $81 to $133. It is important to note that while the facility is a voluntary non-profit private hospital, the negotiated rates for commercial payers can fluctuate, with some plans like Fox Everett ranging from $243 to $264 and Multiplan from $336 to $365. Consumers should avoid accepting summary bills as final invoices and instead request a detailed, itemized CPT-coded statement to verify that no unbundled charges