CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $309
  • Cash Discount Price: $563
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $309. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $563. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$563

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$309

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: $563 (633%)
Insurance Median: $309 (348%)
Cash: $563 (633% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $309 (348% 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 348% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 248%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $695 76%
Caresource $68 76%
Humana $68 - $92 76%
Managed Health Services $68 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $68 76%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $360 76%
Aetna $92 - $595 103%
Medicare (plans) $92 103%
United Heathcare $92 103%
Zing $93 105%
Caresource Maketplace $151 170%
Ambetter / Centene $183 206%
Cigna $309 - $335 348%
Magnacare $435 489%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $465 523%
Encore $482 - $716 542%
Phcs $547 615%
Siho $563 633%
Sagamore $579 651%
Multiplan $587 660%
Hfn $627 - $683 705%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals