CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $371
Cash Discount Price: $188
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Byrd Regional Hospital is $371. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$371

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: $188 (211%)

Insurance Median: $371 (417%)

Cash: $188 (211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $371 (417% 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 417% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 317%). 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
Aetna	$26 - $627	29%
Coventry Healthcare Of La	$26 - $374	29%
Cigna	$51 - $399	57%
Amerihealth Caritas	$81 - $89	91%
Correct Care Int Hth	$81 - $89	91%
Healthy Blue	$81 - $89	91%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid	$81 - $89	91%
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $89	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $627	91%
Humana	$90 - $98	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$138	155%
Self Pay	$188	211%
Verity Health	$439	494%
Us Dept Of Labor	$564	634%
Workers Comp	$564	634%
Aflac	$627	705%
American Health Advantage	$627	705%
Amfirst	$627	705%
Hospice Of Leesville	$627	705%
Industrial	$627	705%
Misc Comm	$627	705%
Mischmoppo	$627	705%
Mutual Of Omaha	$627	705%
Mva	$627	705%
Phcs Private Health	$627	705%
Physicans Mutual	$627	705%
State Farm Insurance	$627	705%
Sterling	$627	705%
Stonetrust	$627	705%
Tri Parish Rehab	$627	705%
United Teacher Asso	$627	705%
Web Tpa	$627	705%

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 $188.
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 Byrd Regional 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.