CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 South Jackson Street, Pottsville, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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%)

Insurance Median: $26 (29%)

Ins. Median: $26 (29% 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
Aetna	$11 - $482	12%
Amerihealth Caritas	$12 - $22	13%
Geisinger	$12 - $212	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $90	13%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway	$13 - $24	15%
Jefferson Health Partners	$14 - $174	16%
Pa Health & Wellness	$14 - $26	16%
Upmc	$16 - $424	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$74 - $127	83%
Highmark Blue Shield	$89 - $275	100%
Amerihealth	$90	101%
Cigna	$90	101%
Devoted Health	$92	103%
Humana	$92	103%
Gateway	$93	105%
Emblem	$94 - $388	106%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$96	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$264	297%
Valley Preferred	$507	570%

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 $X.
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 Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street 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.