CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73630
  • Insurance Median: $225
  • Cash Discount Price: $254
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $225. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$225

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: $254 (286%)
Insurance Median: $225 (253%)
Cash: $254 (286% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $225 (253% 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 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $24 - $333 27%
Ambetter / Centene $48 - $253 54%
Aetna $85 - $861 96%
Cigna $88 - $341 99%
Cary - Alignment $89 100%
Amerihealth $99 111%
Carolina Complete $99 111%
Healthy Blue $99 111%
Wellcare $99 111%
Cary - Liberty $102 115%
Cary - Pruitt $102 115%
Cary - Wellcare $102 115%
First Health $307 - $588 345%
Medcost $481 - $501 541%
Phcs $534 601%
Multiplan $601 676%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals