CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $190
Cash Discount Price: $1,032
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Parkridge Medical Center is $190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,032. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,032

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$190

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: $1,032 (1161%)

Insurance Median: $190 (214%)

Cash: $1,032 (1161% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $190 (214% 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 214% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 114%). 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	$12 - $516	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $320	17%
Humana	$34 - $671	38%
Health One Alliance	$38 - $702	43%
Cigna	$83 - $826	93%
United	$84 - $464	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$156 - $163	175%
Amerigroup	$157	177%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$190	214%
Apex Health	$196	220%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$196	220%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$196	220%
Peach State	$206	232%
Wellcare	$206	232%
Value Option	$516	580%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$619	696%
Multiplan	$619	696%
North Ga Health Services	$671	755%
Employers Health Network	$722	812%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$722	812%
Mhnet	$774	871%
Compsych	$826	929%
Beech Street	$908	1021%
Prime Health	$908	1021%

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 $1,032.
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 Parkridge 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.