CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $187
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $187. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 Wealthy St Se, Grand Rapids, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$187

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

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: $187 (210%)

Insurance Median: $52 (58%)

Cash: $187 (210% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (58% 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
Aetna	$23 - $314	26%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Michigan	$23 - $366	26%
Healthplus_Partners	$23	26%
Mclaren_Health_Plan_Inc	$23 - $263	26%
Meridian_Health_Plan	$23 - $34	26%
Midwest_Health_Plan	$23	26%
Molina_Healthcare	$23 - $34	26%
Priority_Health	$23 - $34	26%
United_Healthcare	$23 - $41	26%
Health_Alliance_Plan_(Hap)	$34	38%
Humana	$34 - $42	38%
University_Of_Michigan_Health_Plan	$34 - $324	38%
Asr	$45 - $86	51%
Cigna	$47 - $398	53%
Multiplan	$53 - $385	60%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network_Trpn	$54 - $383	61%

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 $187.
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 Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation 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.