CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $894
Cash Discount Price: $3,675
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is $894. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,675. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 10.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,675

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$894

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: $3,675 (4133%)

Insurance Median: $894 (1006%)

Cash: $3,675 (4133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $894 (1006% 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 1006% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 906%). 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
United	$182 - $2,205	205%
Freedom Health	$211 - $784	237%
Optimum	$211 - $421	237%
Avmed	$318 - $2,450	358%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$318 - $637	358%
Corvel Corporation	$454	511%
Careworks (Rockport)	$463	521%
Prime Health	$463	521%
Molina	$465 - $1,323	523%
Humana	$514 - $1,666	578%
Health Sun Health Plan	$522 - $1,044	587%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$563 - $1,127	633%
United Ppo	$580 - $1,162	652%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$647 - $1,294	728%
Aetna	$735 - $1,470	827%
Blis	$857 - $1,715	964%
Plotkin Health	$1,224 - $2,450	1377%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,224 - $2,450	1377%
Medica Healthcare	$1,420 - $2,843	1597%
Multiplan	$1,837 - $4,166	2066%

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 $3,675.
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 Northwest 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.