CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: HCA Healthone Rose

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $836
Cash Discount Price: $2,718
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at HCA Healthone Rose is $836. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,718. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 9.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4567 E 9Th Ave, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,718

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$836

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: $2,718 (3057%)

Insurance Median: $836 (940%)

Cash: $2,718 (3057% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $836 (940% 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 940% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 840%). 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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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	$21 - $2,676	24%
United	$138 - $1,627	155%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$140	157%
Multiplan	$146 - $3,254	164%
Cigna	$172 - $2,314	193%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$182	205%
Vail Health	$277 - $550	312%
Kaiser	$364 - $940	409%
Bright Health	$546 - $1,085	614%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$819 - $1,627	921%
Aetna	$961 - $1,909	1081%
Western Plains Community Health	$1,183 - $2,350	1331%
Northcare	$1,274 - $2,531	1433%
Physician Health Partners	$1,274 - $2,531	1433%
Medical Development International	$1,456 - $2,893	1638%
Rocky Mtn Planned Parenthood	$1,547 - $3,074	1740%
Prime Health	$1,638 - $3,254	1842%

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 $2,718.
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 HCA Healthone Rose 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.