CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $288
  • Cash Discount Price: $346
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at University of Missouri Health Care is $288. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $346. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$346

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$288

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: $346 (389%)
Insurance Median: $288 (324%)
Cash: $346 (389% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $288 (324% 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 324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 224%). 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
Coventry Health Plan $42 47%
Medica With Mu Health $46 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $56 - $345 63%
Healthlink $80 - $341 90%
UnitedHealthcare $84 - $410 94%
Aetna $85 - $485 96%
American Health Management $85 96%
Humana $85 96%
Wellcare $85 96%
Provider Partners Health Plan $87 98%
Healthy Blue $113 127%
United Community $113 127%
Home State $120 135%
Immergun $183 - $220 206%
Coventry Health Plan National $393 - $472 442%
Mercy $393 - $472 442%
Cox Health Network $419 - $504 471%
Cigna $445 - $536 501%
Multiplan $461 - $554 519%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals