CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $950
Cash Discount Price: $4,268
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is $950. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,268. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 10.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 59Th St W, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,268

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$950

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: $4,268 (4800%)

Insurance Median: $950 (1068%)

Cash: $4,268 (4800% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $950 (1068% 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 1068% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 968%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$134 - $267	151%
United	$182 - $2,561	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$205 - $410	231%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$205 - $410	231%
Freedom Health Care	$222 - $444	250%
Optimum Healthcare	$222 - $444	250%
Avmed	$228 - $1,423	256%
Corvel Corporation	$419	471%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$419	471%
Prime Health	$428	481%
Simply Healthcare	$484 - $967	544%
Molina	$540 - $1,537	607%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$654 - $5,236	736%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$725 - $1,451	815%
Humana	$797 - $1,593	896%
Aetna	$853 - $1,707	959%
Behealthy America	$1,109 - $2,219	1247%
Healthcare Sarasota	$1,422 - $2,845	1599%
Plotkin Health	$1,422 - $2,845	1599%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,422 - $2,845	1599%
Multiplan	$2,134 - $4,837	2400%

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 $4,268.
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 Blake 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.