CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Fhn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Fhn Memorial Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $123 (138%)

Insurance Median: $115 (129%)

Cash: $123 (138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (129% 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
Aetna	$8 - $325	9%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$8 - $93	9%
Humana	$8 - $462	9%
Quartz Mcr Adv	$8 - $93	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $456	9%
Osf Healthplans - All Plans	$15 - $584	17%
Ecoh Nihp	$17 - $368	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $394	20%
Ecoh - All Other Plans	$19 - $397	21%
Nihp Employ - All Plans	$19 - $368	21%
The Alliance - All Plans	$23 - $350	26%
Meridian Health Plan - All Plans	$49 - $91	55%
Quartz - All Other Plans	$70 - $380	79%
Northern Il Hp - All Plans	$79 - $403	89%
First Health - All Plans	$81 - $411	91%
Hfn - All Plans	$94 - $479	106%
First Choice Il - All Plans	$98 - $497	110%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$98 - $497	110%
Wps - All Plans	$101 - $511	114%
Galaxy - All Plans	$104 - $526	117%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$104 - $526	117%
Interplan Health - All Plans	$104 - $526	117%
Preferred Plan Ppo - All Plans	$104 - $526	117%
Midland Choice - All Plans	$106 - $555	119%
Trustmark - All Plans	$106 - $537	119%

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 $123.
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 Fhn 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.