CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $111 (125%)

Insurance Median: $124 (139%)

Cash: $111 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (139% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $124	47%
Aetna	$58 - $172	65%
First Health Network	$60 - $90	67%
Humana	$80 - $172	90%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$83 - $124	93%
Medicare (plans)	$83 - $124	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$83 - $476	93%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$86 - $172	97%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$86 - $172	97%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$86 - $172	97%
Cigna	$87 - $131	98%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$116 - $174	130%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$139 - $279	156%
Zelis	$141 - $211	159%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$207 - $310	233%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$299 - $598	336%
Usa Managed Care Network	$320 - $640	360%

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 $111.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport 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.