CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $293
Cash Discount Price: $301
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $293. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $301. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$301

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$293

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: $301 (339%)

Insurance Median: $293 (330%)

Cash: $301 (339% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $293 (330% 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 330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 230%). 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
Cigna	$12 - $429	13%
Aetna	$25 - $416	28%
Viva	$26 - $297	29%
Phcs	$31 - $416	35%
Beech Street	$32 - $416	36%
One Health Plan	$33 - $386	37%
Geha	$36 - $416	40%
Healthchoice	$36 - $416	40%
Alamed	$40 - $465	45%
Construction Claims Management	$41 - $481	46%
Corvel	$42 - $535	47%
Multiplan	$42 - $487	47%
Humana	$43 - $505	48%
Novanet	$43 - $496	48%
Department Of Labor	$44 - $517	49%
Heritage Summit Health	$44 - $517	49%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $493	49%
Pnoa	$46 - $535	52%
Three Rivers	$46 - $535	52%

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 $301.
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 Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System 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.