CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $24
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City is $24. 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 0.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 Main Street, Dickson City, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$24

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: $24 (27%)

Ins. Median: $24 (27% 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
Amerihealth Caritas	$11 - $21	12%
Geisinger	$11 - $192	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $341	13%
Aetna	$13 - $470	15%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway	$13 - $24	15%
Jefferson Health Partners	$14 - $89	16%
Pa Health & Wellness	$14 - $26	16%
Upmc	$16 - $413	18%
Cigna	$72	81%
Highmark Blue Shield	$86 - $360	97%
Amerihealth	$87	98%
Devoted Health	$90	101%
Humana	$90	101%
Emblem	$91 - $378	102%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$93	105%
Gateway	$94	106%
Ambetter / Centene	$257	289%
Valley Preferred	$494	556%

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 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City 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.