CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $352
Cash Discount Price: $1,223
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Frisbie Memorial Hospital is $352. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,223. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,223

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$352

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: $1,223 (1376%)

Insurance Median: $352 (396%)

Cash: $1,223 (1376% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $352 (396% 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 396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 296%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$42 - $214	47%
Amerihealth Caritas	$72 - $130	81%
Well Sense Health Plan	$106 - $193	119%
Harvard Pilgrim	$230 - $639	259%
Maine Community Health	$248 - $762	279%
Tufts Health Plan	$298 - $902	335%
United	$298 - $951	335%
Aetna	$502 - $912	565%
Evernorth	$694 - $1,262	781%
Cigna	$3,033	3411%

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 $1,223.
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 Frisbie Memorial 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.