CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $270
Cash Discount Price: $166
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is $270. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 West North Ave, Melrose Park, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$270

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: $166 (187%)

Insurance Median: $270 (304%)

Cash: $166 (187% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $270 (304% 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 304% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 204%). 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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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
Meridian	$55 - $106	62%
Molina	$55 - $96	62%
Cigna	$66 - $100	74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $608	96%
Aetna	$92 - $2,544	103%
Vaccn United	$92	103%
Humana	$94 - $144	106%
Ambetter / Centene	$96	108%
Wellcare	$96	108%
Oscar Ifp	$101	114%
Molina Marketplace Ifp	$115	129%
UnitedHealthcare	$272 - $296	306%

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 $166.
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 Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital 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.