CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Longs Peak Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $158
Cash Discount Price: $390
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Longs Peak Hospital is $158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $390. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$390

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$158

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: $390 (439%)

Insurance Median: $158 (178%)

Cash: $390 (439% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $158 (178% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $442	31%
Aetna	$68 - $88	76%
Select Health	$82 - $91	92%
Cigna	$88 - $789	99%
Cms	$88	99%
Devoted Health	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Kaiser	$88	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $641	99%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$392 - $465	441%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$556 - $668	625%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$568	639%
First Health	$657	739%
Multiplan	$668 - $768	751%
Phcs	$779	876%

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 $390.
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 Longs Peak 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.