CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Massac Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $356
Cash Discount Price: $392
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Massac Memorial Hospital is $356. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $392. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28 Chick Street, Po Box 850, Metropolis, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$392

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$356

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: $392 (441%)

Insurance Median: $356 (400%)

Cash: $392 (441% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $356 (400% 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 400% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 300%). 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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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
Aetna	$126 - $550	142%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$126 - $645	142%
Medicaid / KanCare	$126	142%
Molina Ky Mcaid	$126	142%
Chesi Op Only-All Plans	$237 - $356	267%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$237 - $356	267%
Humana	$237 - $356	267%
Health Alliance Exchange	$291 - $437	327%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$291 - $437	327%
Prime Health Services-All Plans	$291 - $437	327%
Healthlink Hmo	$328 - $493	369%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$368 - $552	414%
Cigna	$369 - $554	415%
UnitedHealthcare	$376 - $564	423%
Multiplan-All Plans	$403 - $605	453%

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 $392.
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 Massac 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.