CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $500
Cash Discount Price: $1,919
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Westside Regional Medical Center is $500. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,919. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,919

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$500

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: $1,919 (2158%)

Insurance Median: $500 (562%)

Cash: $1,919 (2158% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $500 (562% 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 562% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 462%). 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

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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	$143 - $348	161%
Optimum	$143 - $187	161%
United	$182 - $978	205%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$216 - $282	243%
Molina	$283 - $587	318%
Avmed	$350 - $1,086	394%
Humana	$350 - $739	394%
Health Sun Health Plan	$355 - $463	399%
Aids Healthcare	$366 - $2,608	412%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$383 - $500	431%
United Ppo	$395 - $515	444%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$440 - $574	495%
Corvel Corporation	$454	511%
Careworks (Rockport)	$463	521%
Prime Health	$463	521%
Aetna	$500 - $652	562%
Plotkin Health	$832 - $1,086	936%
Prime Health Sherriff	$832 - $1,086	936%
Medica Healthcare	$982 - $1,282	1104%
Multiplan	$1,249 - $1,847	1405%

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 $1,919.
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 Westside Regional 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.