CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Ochsner Laird Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Ochsner Laird Hospital is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25117 Highway 15, Union, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $88 (99%)

Insurance Median: $156 (175%)

Cash: $88 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (175% 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
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$14 - $80	16%
Cor Vel	$15 - $81	17%
Select Administrative Services Network	$15 - $332	17%
Humana	$24 - $299	27%
Cigna	$28 - $299	31%
Magnolia Health Plan - Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$29 - $302	33%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29 - $215	33%
Medicare (plans)	$29 - $343	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$29 - $299	33%
Shared Health Mississippi	$30 - $314	34%
Aetna	$32 - $308	36%
Ambetter / Centene	$32 - $302	36%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$33 - $379	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $332	39%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$38 - $356	43%
Zelis	$38 - $356	43%
Primewell Health Services - Commercial	$42 - $398	47%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$42 - $398	47%

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 $88.
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 Ochsner Laird 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.