CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $244
Cash Discount Price: $296
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $244. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $296. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$296

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$244

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: $296 (333%)

Insurance Median: $244 (274%)

Cash: $296 (333% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $244 (274% 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 274% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 174%). 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
Cigna	$7 - $342	8%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $171	9%
Aetna	$12 - $335	13%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$14 - $314	16%
Medicaid / KanCare	$32 - $76	36%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$33 - $179	37%
Ebms Hdhp	$38 - $209	43%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$38 - $209	43%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$38 - $209	43%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$45 - $244	51%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$51 - $279	57%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$51 - $279	57%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$54 - $296	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $306	63%
Multiplan-All Plans	$57 - $324	64%
Cofinity-All Plans	$61 - $335	69%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$61 - $331	69%
UnitedHealthcare	$61 - $331	69%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$179	201%

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 $296.
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 Gunnison Valley 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.