CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $138
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $138 (155%)

Insurance Median: $141 (159%)

Cash: $138 (155% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (159% 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
Molina	$69 - $149	78%
UnitedHealthcare	$78 - $341	88%
Magnolia Ms	$79 - $110	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $258	91%
Aetna	$82 - $224	92%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$141	159%
Crittenden County	$141	159%
Davidson Hospitality	$141	159%
Dunn Investment Company	$141	159%
First State Bank Trust	$141	159%
Gossett Motor Cars	$141	159%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$141	159%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$141	159%
Jas D Collier	$141	159%
Mechanical Systems	$141	159%
Mid-South Transport	$141	159%
Patterson Warehouses	$141	159%
Radians	$141	159%
Rei Nation	$141	159%
Retzer Resources	$141	159%
State Systems	$141	159%
W W Wood Products	$141	159%
Watkins Uiberall	$141	159%
Littler	$172	193%
Mpcn	$176	198%
Ppo Plus	$206	232%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$258	290%
Integrated Health Plan	$258	290%

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 $138.
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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.