CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Mayers Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $240
Cash Discount Price: $313
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Mayers Memorial Hospital is $240. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $313. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43563 Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$313

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$240

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: $313 (352%)

Insurance Median: $240 (270%)

Cash: $313 (352% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $240 (270% 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 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). 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

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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
Blue Shield Ca Va	$8 - $201	9%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$8 - $201	9%
Tricare	$8 - $211	9%
Arcadian Health Services-All Plans	$9 - $211	10%
Health Net Mcr Adv	$9 - $211	10%
Imperial Health Plan-All Plans	$10 - $239	11%
Medi-Cal	$25 - $36	28%
Partnership Hp-All Plans	$144	162%
Cigna	$203 - $304	228%
Corvel Ppo-All Plans	$203 - $304	228%
Coventry/First Health-All Plans	$203 - $304	228%
Integrated Hp-All Plans	$203 - $304	228%
Interplan-All Plans	$203 - $304	228%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$209 - $274	235%
Health Net Prison	$225 - $230	253%
Blue Shield Ca Exchange	$268 - $274	301%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$298 - $304	335%
Hmn-All Plans	$298 - $304	335%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$298 - $304	335%
Pfmc-All Plans	$298 - $304	335%
Superior Ca-All Plans	$298 - $304	335%
Health Net-All Other Plans	$312 - $318	351%
Pacificare-All Plans	$313 - $320	352%

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 $313.
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 Mayers Memorial 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.