CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $719
Cash Discount Price: $2,280
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at University Hospital and Medical Center is $719. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,280. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,280

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$719

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: $2,280 (2564%)

Insurance Median: $719 (809%)

Cash: $2,280 (2564% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $719 (809% 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 809% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 709%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Freedom Health	$182 - $731	205%
Optimum	$182 - $393	205%
United	$182 - $2,055	205%
Avmed	$275 - $2,283	309%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$275 - $594	309%
Molina	$402 - $1,233	452%
Humana	$444 - $1,553	499%
Health Sun Health Plan	$450 - $973	506%
Corvel Corporation	$454	511%
Careworks (Rockport)	$463	521%
Prime Health	$463	521%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$486 - $1,050	547%
United Ppo	$501 - $1,082	563%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$558 - $1,206	628%
Aetna	$634 - $1,370	713%
Plotkin Health	$1,058 - $2,283	1190%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,058 - $2,283	1190%
Medica Healthcare	$1,227 - $2,649	1380%
Multiplan	$1,586 - $3,882	1784%
Evernorth Bh	$1,692 - $3,653	1903%

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 $2,280.
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 University Hospital and Medical Center 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.