CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $302
Cash Discount Price: $886
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $302. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $886. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$886

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$302

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: $886 (997%)

Insurance Median: $302 (340%)

Cash: $886 (997% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $302 (340% 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 340% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 240%). 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
Aetna	$16 - $97	18%
Group Health	$18	20%
Blue Choice	$35	39%
United	$35 - $478	39%
Select Health	$45	51%
Sc State Employees	$62	70%
Absolute Total Care	$104 - $191	117%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$110	124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $1,009	124%
Cigna	$112 - $343	126%
Nhc Advantage	$135 - $202	152%
Pruitt Health	$135 - $202	152%
Occunet	$355 - $531	399%
Medcost	$356 - $725	400%
Vocational Rehab	$383 - $573	431%
Employers Health Network	$390 - $584	439%
Evernorth	$568 - $850	639%
First Health	$586 - $876	659%
Global Excel Management	$589 - $881	662%
Humana	$604 - $903	679%
Multiplan	$604 - $903	679%
National Choicecare	$604 - $903	679%
Prime Health	$604 - $903	679%
Novanet	$639 - $956	719%

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 $886.
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 Grand Strand Regional Medical Center 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.