CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $140 (157%)

Insurance Median: $82 (92%)

Cash: $140 (157% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (92% 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
Triwest	$32 - $79	36%
Aetna	$33 - $82	37%
Medicare (plans)	$33 - $83	37%
Tribute Health	$33 - $82	37%
Va	$33 - $81	37%
Wellcare By Allwell	$33 - $83	37%
Wellcare Non	$33 - $83	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $120	38%
Cigna	$34 - $246	38%
Devoted Health Plan	$34 - $85	38%
Essence Healthcare	$34 - $85	38%
Humana	$34 - $84	38%
Primewell Health Services	$34 - $229	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $239	38%
Ambetter / Centene	$48 - $120	54%
Northwest Health Plan	$55 - $138	62%
Qualchoice Novasys	$55 - $138	62%
Vantos	$55 - $138	62%
Health Advantage	$120	135%

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 $140.
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 University of Arkansas Medical Sciences 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.