CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, foot

Facility: Weirton Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73630
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $196
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, foot at Weirton Medical Center, Inc is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $196. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$196

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $196 (220%)

Insurance Median: $83 (93%)

Cash: $196 (220% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (93% 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
Aetna	$6 - $87	7%
Highmark Health Options West Va	$6	7%
The Health Plan Wv	$6	7%
Wellpoint West Virginia	$6	7%
Amerihealth Caritas Pa	$12	13%
Medicaid / KanCare	$12	13%
Pennsylvania Health & Wellness	$12	13%
Health Partners	$14	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$83 - $86	93%
Buckeye Commercial	$83	93%
Medicare (plans)	$83 - $90	93%
Humana	$87	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$91	102%

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 $196.
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 Weirton Medical Center, Inc 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.