CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Poudre Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $257
  • Cash Discount Price: $305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Poudre Valley Hospital is $257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$257

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: $305 (343%)
Insurance Median: $257 (289%)
Cash: $305 (343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $257 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 Cross Blue Shield $8 - $270 9%
Select Health $81 - $185 91%
Aetna $88 - $360 99%
Cigna $88 - $333 99%
Cms $88 99%
Devoted Health $88 99%
Humana $88 99%
Kaiser $88 99%
UnitedHealthcare $88 - $360 99%
Simplified Benefits Administration $164 - $354 184%
First Health $257 289%
Denver Health Medical Plan $339 381%
Midlands Choice $392 441%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $392 441%
Multiplan $396 445%
Phcs $396 445%
First Choice Of The Midwest $422 475%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals