CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $527
Cash Discount Price: $1,319
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $527. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,319. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,319

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$527

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: $1,319 (1484%)

Insurance Median: $527 (593%)

Cash: $1,319 (1484% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $527 (593% 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 593% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 493%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$32 - $117	36%
Humana	$34 - $1,318	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$172	193%
United	$182 - $394	205%
Verity	$264 - $527	297%
Ppo Plus	$334 - $668	376%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation	$431 - $861	485%
Gilsbar 360	$466 - $932	524%
Multiplan	$477 - $1,021	536%
Dma Regional Ppo	$616 - $1,231	693%
Employers Health Network	$616 - $1,231	693%
First Health	$616 - $1,231	693%
Healthsouth Corporation	$616 - $1,231	693%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn)	$686 - $1,371	772%
Bestcomp	$712 - $1,424	801%

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 $1,319.
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 Rapides Regional Medical Center 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.