CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Atrium Health University City is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $275 (309%)

Insurance Median: $77 (87%)

Cash: $275 (309% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (87% 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
Alliance	$7 - $58	8%
Amerihealth Caritas	$7 - $56	8%
Carolina Complete Health	$7 - $57	8%
Healthy Blue	$7 - $57	8%
Partners	$7 - $55	8%
Trillium	$7 - $59	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $257	8%
Vaya	$7 - $58	8%
Wellcare	$7 - $57	8%
Aetna	$8 - $456	9%
Cigna	$8 - $439	9%
Humana	$8 - $85	9%
Ortho Carolina	$10 - $105	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $167	25%
Choicecare	$45 - $406	51%
Medcost	$59 - $318	66%
Ambetter / Centene	$162 - $199	182%
Employers Health Network	$243	273%
Physician Reach Out	$274	308%
Magellan	$329	370%
Gmmi	$357	402%
Quik Trip	$357	402%
Carolina Behavioral Health	$395 - $439	444%
First Health	$439 - $456	494%
Healthgram	$439	494%
Private Health Care Systems	$450	506%
Provider Select	$478 - $533	538%
Beechstreet	$494	556%
Multiplan	$505	568%

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 $275.
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 Atrium Health University City 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.