CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $214
  • Cash Discount Price: $210
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$214

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: $210 (236%)
Insurance Median: $214 (241%)
Cash: $210 (236% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $214 (241% 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 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). 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
Amerihealth $79 - $244 89%
Carolina Complete $79 89%
Healthblue $79 89%
Partners $79 89%
UnitedHealthcare $79 - $224 89%
Vaya $79 89%
Wellcare $79 89%
Alliance $80 90%
Trillium $81 91%
Healthteam $87 98%
Medcost $121 - $300 136%
Aetna $160 - $289 180%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $160 - $245 180%
Ambetter / Centene $178 - $256 200%
Cigna $220 - $228 247%
Oscar $231 - $273 260%
Directnet $248 279%
Private Healthcare Systems $378 425%
Multiplan $386 434%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals