CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $714
Cash Discount Price: $2,131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Centerpoint Medical Center is $714. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 19600 East 39Th Street, Independence, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$714

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: $2,131 (2397%)

Insurance Median: $714 (803%)

Cash: $2,131 (2397% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $714 (803% 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 803% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 703%). 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
Global Sports Services	$25	28%
Multiplan	$30 - $3,151	34%
Aetna	$34 - $2,172	38%
Corvel Corporation	$35 - $2,768	39%
Oha Network	$37 - $2,129	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $1,959	49%
Humana	$44 - $56	49%
United	$49 - $1,916	55%
Healthyblue	$50	56%
Medicaid / KanCare	$50	56%
Amerigroup	$51	57%
Home State Health Plan	$51	57%
Unicare	$51	57%
Cigna	$101 - $3,407	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$230 - $792	259%
Nhc Advantage	$235 - $809	264%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$248 - $852	279%
Universal Healthcare	$434 - $1,491	488%
Coventry	$498 - $1,712	560%
Coventry Kc Mo	$508 - $1,746	571%
College Park Family Care Center	$533 - $1,831	599%
Cco, Inc.	$1,053 - $3,620	1184%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$1,115 - $3,833	1254%

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 $2,131.
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 Centerpoint 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.