CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Petaluma Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $128
Cash Discount Price: $1,078
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Petaluma Valley Hospital is $128. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,078. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,078

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$128

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: $1,078 (1212%)

Insurance Median: $128 (144%)

Cash: $1,078 (1212% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $128 (144% 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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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
Healthnet	$117	132%
Aetna	$120 - $131	135%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$124 - $178	139%
UnitedHealthcare	$128	144%

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 $1,078.
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 Petaluma Valley 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.