CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Kearney County Health Services Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $320
Cash Discount Price: $265
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $320. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $265. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$265

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$320

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: $265 (298%)

Insurance Median: $320 (360%)

Cash: $265 (298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $320 (360% 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 360% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 260%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medica	$163 - $662	183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$179 - $359	201%
Humana	$179 - $186	201%
UnitedHealthcare	$179 - $321	201%
Total Care	$181 - $191	204%
Aetna	$188 - $642	211%
Great Plains	$188 - $195	211%
Healthy Blue	$188 - $195	211%
Multiplan	$319 - $331	359%
Healthnet	$325 - $338	366%
Triwest	$325 - $338	366%
Molina	$335 - $348	377%
Private Healthcare Systems And Multiplan	$534 - $556	601%

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 $265.
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 Kearney County Health Services 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.