CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: UPMC Northwest

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at UPMC Northwest is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $118 (133%)

Insurance Median: $111 (125%)

Cash: $118 (133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (125% 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
Upmc Health Plan	$31 - $86	35%
Aetna	$49 - $128	55%
Upmc Work Partners	$70	79%
Cigna	$79 - $128	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $106	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $92	99%
Amerihealth Caritas	$91	102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$91 - $98	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$91 - $108	102%
Intergroup	$128 - $3,704	144%
Coventry/First Health	$138	155%
Health Coalition Partners	$142	160%
Private Health Care Systems	$158	178%
Humana	$167	188%

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 $118.
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 UPMC Northwest 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.