CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $32
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at El Paso Children's Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $32 (36%)

Insurance Median: $72 (81%)

Cash: $32 (36% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (81% 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
Uh Military Va	$29	33%
Health Net Fed Svcs	$32	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $120	37%
Amerigroup Tx	$34	38%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$34	38%
Superior	$34	38%
El Paso Health Plans	$38	43%
Molina Tx	$38	43%
El Paso First Health Plan	$45	51%
Western Sky	$85	96%
Aetna	$115 - $128	129%
UnitedHealthcare	$115	129%
Cigna	$126	142%
Coventry Health Care	$128	144%
Fortified Provider Network	$128	144%
Multiplan	$128	144%
Molina Nm	$154	173%

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 $32.
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 El Paso Children's Hospital 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.