CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $261
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $261. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$261

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

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: $261 (294%)

Insurance Median: $87 (98%)

Cash: $261 (294% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (98% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $277	47%
Cigna	$52	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$71 - $87	80%
Aetna	$76 - $120	85%
Select Health	$79	89%
Absolute Total Care	$80	90%
Clover	$82	92%
Molina Marketplace	$88	99%
Centurion	$99	111%
The Care Network	$114	128%
Oscar Healthplan	$130	146%
Naphcare	$133	150%
Peachstate	$141	159%
Caresource	$149	168%

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 $261.
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 Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col 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.