CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Valor Health

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $415
Cash Discount Price: $453
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Valor Health is $415. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $453. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1202 East Locust Street, Emmett, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$453

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$415

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: $453 (510%)

Insurance Median: $415 (467%)

Cash: $453 (510% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $415 (467% 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 467% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 367%). 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
Tricare	$217	244%
Aetna	$224 - $398	252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$224 - $467	252%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$224	252%
Humana	$224 - $467	252%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Plans	$224	252%
Regence Bs Triwest - All Plans	$224	252%
UnitedHealthcare	$224 - $441	252%
Pacificsource Mcr Adv	$235	264%
Cigna	$431 - $440	485%
Moda Health - All Plans	$453	510%
Pacificsource Comm - All Other Plans	$453	510%
Select Health Comm - All Other Plans	$453	510%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$1,431	1609%

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 $453.
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 Valor Health 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.