CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $676
Cash Discount Price: $579
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital is $676. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $579. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 S Academy St, Ahoskie, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$579

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$676

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: $579 (651%)

Insurance Median: $676 (760%)

Cash: $579 (651% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $676 (760% 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 760% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 660%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$89 - $678	100%
Humana	$89	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $684	101%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$93	105%
Aetna	$93 - $1,014	105%
Longevity Health [1411]	$115	129%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$205 - $308	231%
Wellcare [1320]	$206 - $309	232%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$207 - $311	233%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$301 - $451	339%
Medcost [1067]	$512 - $808	576%
Cigna	$703 - $1,190	791%
Multiplan [1031]	$786 - $1,178	884%

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 $579.
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 Vidant Roanoke Chowan 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.