CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $194
  • Cash Discount Price: $193
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Northwest Health - Starke is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $193. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$193

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$194

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: $193 (217%)
Insurance Median: $194 (218%)
Cash: $193 (217% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $194 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). 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
One Call $34 38%
Caresource $53 - $68 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $370 76%
Humana $68 - $97 76%
Managed Health Services $68 - $197 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $68 76%
Mhs $68 76%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $333 76%
Tricare $87 98%
Node Champva $92 103%
Aetna $97 - $407 109%
Medicare (plans) $97 109%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $99 111%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $99 111%
Node Va $99 111%
In Dept Of Correction $103 116%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $104 117%
Us Department Of Labor $123 138%
Lutheran $127 143%
Self Pay $127 - $259 143%
Medpartners $158 178%
Encore $178 - $409 200%
Physicians Health Plan $194 218%
Indiana Workers Comp $197 222%
Lutheran Network $197 - $414 222%
Alpha Baking $212 238%
Encore Kba Epo $237 267%
Magnacare Ma $237 267%
Php $283 318%
Encore Kba Ppo $296 333%
Multiplan Inc $376 - $424 423%
Cigna $391 440%
Coventry First Health $407 458%
Sagamore Health Network $414 466%
Community Health Alliance $424 477%
Ppom $442 497%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals