CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $645
Cash Discount Price: $1,049
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Alaska Regional Hospital is $645. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,049. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,049

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$645

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: $1,049 (1180%)

Insurance Median: $645 (725%)

Cash: $1,049 (1180% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $645 (725% 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 725% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 625%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$88 - $376	99%
Union Coalition	$309	348%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$321	361%
Moda Health	$335 - $493	377%
United	$388 - $792	436%
Premerafirst	$519	584%
Geha Ppo Usa	$541 - $919	608%
Cigna	$568	639%
Multiplan	$629 - $975	707%
Coventry Healthcare	$661	743%
First Health	$734	826%
Bering Strait School District	$786	884%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$786	884%
Risk & Benefit Management	$786	884%
Banner Health	$839	944%
Matanuska Telephone	$839	944%

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 $1,049.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73610.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73610.
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.