CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $319
Cash Discount Price: $181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at University of Louisville Hospital is $319. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$319

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: $181 (204%)

Insurance Median: $319 (359%)

Cash: $181 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $319 (359% 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 359% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 259%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $1,037	20%
Humana	$76 - $175	85%
Aetna	$79 - $175	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $495	89%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$80	90%
Passport	$82 - $518	92%
Cigna	$83	93%
Essence Health	$83	93%
Va Ccn	$83	93%
Signature	$85 - $518	96%
Communicare	$87	98%
Devoted	$87 - $311	98%
Wellcare	$96 - $111	108%
Velocity	$99 - $1,016	111%
Key Benefit Administrators	$107	120%
Prime Group Health	$129 - $881	145%
Cshn	$304 - $1,037	342%
Multiplan	$309 - $933	348%
Encore	$328 - $726	369%
Health Smart	$351 - $778	395%
Omca	$445 - $985	501%
Corvel	$468 - $1,037	526%
National Comp Care	$468 - $1,037	526%

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 $181.
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 University of Louisville 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.