CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $217
Cash Discount Price: $530
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $530. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$530

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$217

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: $530 (596%)

Insurance Median: $217 (244%)

Cash: $530 (596% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $217 (244% 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 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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	$100 - $106	112%
United	$102 - $239	115%
Wellcare	$103	116%
Amerihealth	$104	117%
Partners Health Management	$105	118%
Vaya Health	$105	118%
Apex Health	$106	119%
Aetna	$138 - $383	155%
Cigna	$194 - $270	218%
Amerihealth Caritas	$217	244%
Caresource	$233	262%
Medcost	$297 - $451	334%
Magellan	$318	358%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$318	358%
Multiplan	$424	477%
Avalon Administrative Services	$451	507%
Prime Health	$467 - $477	525%

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 $530.
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 Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc 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.