CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $385
  • Cash Discount Price: $340
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $385. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$385

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: $340 (382%)
Insurance Median: $385 (433%)
Cash: $340 (382% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $385 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $82 - $588 92%
Medicare (plans) $82 - $86 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $83 - $89 93%
UnitedHealthcare $84 - $357 94%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $89 100%
Blue Care Network $89 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $89 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $89 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $89 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $89 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $89 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $89 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $89 100%
Iowa Total Care $100 112%
Medicaid / KanCare $101 - $102 114%
Amish Hospital Aid $112 126%
Oscar $119 134%
Centivo $121 136%
Ambetter / Centene $141 159%
Claimdoc $169 190%
Nova $169 190%
Geha $238 - $357 268%
Newton Correctional Facility $272 - $408 306%
Health Choices $316 - $473 355%
Medical Associates $316 - $473 355%
Health Partners $369 - $553 415%
Auxiant $385 - $577 433%
Cigna $385 - $577 433%
Health Alliance $385 - $577 433%
Medica $385 - $577 433%
Midlands $385 - $577 433%
Midlands Choice $385 - $577 433%
1199 National Benefit Fund $392 - $588 441%
Allied Benefit Systems $392 - $588 441%
Asr Health Benefits $392 - $588 441%
Christian Brother Services $392 - $588 441%
Coventry $392 - $588 441%
First Health $392 - $588 441%
Lucent Health $392 - $588 441%
Luminare Health $392 - $588 441%
Medical Mutual $392 - $588 441%
Meritain $392 - $588 441%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $392 - $588 441%
Webtpa $392 - $588 441%
Crime Victim Assistance $418 - $627 470%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $418 - $627 470%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals