CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $802
Cash Discount Price: $3,271
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $802. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,271. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 9.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,271

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$802

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: $3,271 (3679%)

Insurance Median: $802 (902%)

Cash: $3,271 (3679% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $802 (902% 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 902% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 802%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$125 - $404	141%
United	$182 - $3,871	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$191 - $619	215%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$191 - $619	215%
Freedom Health Care	$207 - $671	233%
Optimum Healthcare	$207 - $671	233%
Avmed	$212 - $2,151	238%
Simply Healthcare	$409 - $1,325	460%
Corvel Corporation	$419	471%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$419	471%
Prime Health	$428	481%
Molina	$504 - $2,323	567%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$610 - $7,914	686%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$677 - $2,194	761%
Humana	$743 - $2,409	836%
Aetna	$796 - $2,581	895%
Plotkin Health	$1,327 - $4,301	1493%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,327 - $4,301	1493%
Multiplan	$1,991 - $7,312	2239%

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 $3,271.
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 Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid 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.