CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

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: $108 (121%)

Insurance Median: $74 (83%)

Cash: $108 (121% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (83% 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
Cor Vel	$15 - $87	17%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$15 - $85	17%
Select Administrative Services Network	$24 - $367	27%
Humana	$26 - $304	29%
Cigna	$31 - $304	35%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$31 - $307	35%
Medicaid / KanCare	$31 - $106	35%
Medicare (plans)	$31 - $350	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $304	35%
Shared Health Mississippi	$32 - $319	36%
Ambetter / Centene	$35 - $307	39%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$35 - $419	39%
Aetna	$39 - $341	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $419	51%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$45 - $393	51%
Zelis	$45 - $393	51%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$49 - $430	55%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$49 - $430	55%

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 $108.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.