CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Adventist Health and Rideout

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $873
Cash Discount Price: $275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Adventist Health and Rideout is $873. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 9.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 726 4Th St, Marysville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$873

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: $275 (309%)

Insurance Median: $873 (982%)

Cash: $275 (309% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $873 (982% 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 982% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 882%). 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
Bc Mcal	$13	15%
Kaiser Mcal	$36	40%
Medi-Cal	$36	40%
Ca Health And Wellness- All Plans	$45	51%
Celtic Mcaid-All Plans	$45	51%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$112	126%
Tricare	$112	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $1,305	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $1,157	127%
Healthnet Mcal	$200 - $300	225%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$202	227%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans	$644 - $966	724%
Aetna	$708 - $1,062	796%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$761 - $1,142	856%
Blue Shield Uc Care Members	$801 - $1,202	901%
Cigna	$853 - $1,280	959%
First Health-All Plans	$876 - $1,314	985%
Phcs-All Plans	$881 - $1,322	991%
Interplan-All Plans	$901 - $1,352	1013%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$951 - $1,427	1070%
Multiplan-All Plans	$951 - $1,427	1070%
Partnership Hp Mcal -All Plans	$1,652 - $2,478	1858%

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 $275.
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 Adventist Health and Rideout 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.