CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $513
Cash Discount Price: $279
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is $513. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$279

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$513

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: $279 (314%)

Insurance Median: $513 (577%)

Cash: $279 (314% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $513 (577% 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 577% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 477%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Mdwise [1175]	$68	76%
Medicaid / KanCare	$68 - $82	76%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$70	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$73 - $362	82%
Unicare [1150]	$73 - $362	82%
Medicare (plans)	$90 - $101	101%
Managed Care [2000]	$138 - $1,610	155%
Workers Comp [1172]	$180 - $184	202%
Aetna	$186 - $1,109	209%
Commercial [2001]	$322 - $1,610	362%
UnitedHealthcare	$478 - $976	538%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$488 - $976	549%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$488 - $976	549%
Cigna	$513 - $1,026	577%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$523	588%
Humana	$561	631%

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 $279.
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 Franciscan Health Indianapolis 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.