CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $1,158
Cash Discount Price: $5,298
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is $1,158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,298. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 13.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,298

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,158

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: $5,298 (5959%)

Insurance Median: $1,158 (1302%)

Cash: $5,298 (5959% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,158 (1302% 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 1302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1202%). 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	$156 - $342	175%
United	$182 - $3,277	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$239 - $524	269%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$239 - $524	269%
Freedom Health Care	$258 - $568	290%
Optimum Healthcare	$258 - $568	290%
Avmed	$265 - $1,821	298%
Corvel Corporation	$419	471%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$419	471%
Prime Health	$428	481%
Simply Healthcare	$510 - $1,121	574%
Molina	$630 - $1,966	709%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$762 - $6,700	857%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$845 - $1,857	950%
Humana	$928 - $2,039	1044%
Aetna	$994 - $2,185	1118%
Beacon Health Options	$1,657 - $3,641	1864%
Plotkin Health	$1,657 - $3,641	1864%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,657 - $3,641	1864%
Multiplan	$2,485 - $6,190	2795%
Evernorth	$2,651 - $5,826	2982%

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 $5,298.
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 South Tampa 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.