CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $189
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at College Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $189. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$189

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $189 (213%)

Insurance Median: $111 (125%)

Cash: $189 (213% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (125% 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
Davita Healthplan	$16 - $236	18%
Healthcare Partners	$16 - $236	18%
Value Options	$16 - $236	18%
Blue Shield	$19 - $331	21%
Kaiser	$19 - $284	21%
Health Net	$21 - $307	24%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa	$25 - $111	28%
Benevolence Healthcare	$25 - $111	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $2,969	28%
Brand New Day	$25 - $111	28%
Care First	$25 - $111	28%
Heritage Provider Network	$25 - $155	28%
La Care	$25 - $111	28%
Molina Healthcare	$25 - $111	28%
Synermed	$25 - $155	28%
Multiplan	$27 - $402	30%
Aetna	$30 - $111	34%
Cigna	$66	74%
Imperial Health Plan	$89	100%
Altamed	$111	125%
Caremore	$111	125%
Central Health Plan	$111	125%
Easy Choice	$111	125%
Prospect	$111	125%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$150	169%

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 $189.
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 College Medical Center 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.