CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $130
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $130 (146%)

Insurance Median: $92 (103%)

Cash: $130 (146% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (103% 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.

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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$60	67%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$60	67%
Humana	$60 - $82	67%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$60	67%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $182	67%
Aetna	$65 - $143	73%
Triwest	$82	92%
Active Med	$84	94%
Arcadian Health Plan	$84	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $181	94%
Christus Health	$84 - $117	94%
Coventry	$84	94%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$84 - $250	94%
Dignity Health	$86	97%
Peoples Health	$86	97%
Wellcare	$88	99%
Allyalign Health	$92	103%
Medicare (plans)	$92	103%
Cigna	$102	115%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$250	281%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$299	336%
Healthcare Highways	$299	336%
Verity Healthnet	$299	336%
Healthsmart	$324 - $399	364%
Ppoplus Llc	$324	364%
Five Point Credit Union	$349	393%
Multiplan	$349	393%
Phcs	$349	393%
Health Management Network	$399	449%
Provider Select	$399	449%
First Health	$424	477%
Verity Healthnet National	$424	477%

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 $130.
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 Christus St Frances Cabrini 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.