CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $1,347
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,711
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Research Medical Center is $1,347. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,711. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 15.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,711

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,347

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: $4,711 (5299%)
Insurance Median: $1,347 (1515%)
Cash: $4,711 (5299% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,347 (1515% 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 1515% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1415%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Multiplan $30 - $4,654 34%
Aetna $34 - $3,207 38%
Corvel Corporation $35 - $4,088 39%
Oha Network $37 - $3,144 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $2,453 49%
Humana $44 - $4,088 49%
United $49 - $2,830 55%
Healthyblue $50 56%
Medicaid / KanCare $50 56%
Amerigroup $51 57%
Unicare $51 57%
Home State Health Plan $59 66%
Cigna $101 - $3,144 114%
Ambetter / Centene $583 - $1,170 656%
Nhc Advantage $595 - $1,195 669%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $627 - $1,258 705%
Universal Healthcare $1,097 - $2,201 1234%
Coventry $1,259 - $2,528 1416%
Coventry Kc Mo $1,285 - $2,578 1445%
College Park Family Care Center $1,347 - $2,704 1515%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $1,504 - $3,144 1692%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $2,350 - $4,717 2643%
Triwest Health Alliance $2,350 - $4,717 2643%
Cco, Inc. $2,506 - $5,031 2819%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $2,506 - $5,031 2819%
UnitedHealthcare $2,788 - $6,289 3136%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals