CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $278
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Minden Medical Center is $278. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$278

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: $137 (154%)

Insurance Median: $278 (313%)

Cash: $137 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $278 (313% 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 313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 213%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Mcd United Hc La	$23 - $88	26%
Commercial Insurance	$32 - $611	36%
Managed Care	$32 - $611	36%
Aetna	$43 - $87	48%
Mcd Amerihealth	$43 - $87	48%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$43 - $87	48%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$43 - $87	48%
Medicaid / KanCare	$43 - $87	48%
Humana	$48 - $95	54%
Private Pay	$92 - $611	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$157 - $611	177%
Workers Comp	$275 - $611	309%
Auto Liability	$306 - $611	344%
Charity And Indigent	$306 - $611	344%

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 $137.
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 Minden 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.