CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $390
Cash Discount Price: $535
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Cherry County Hospital is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $535. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$535

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$390

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: $535 (602%)

Insurance Median: $390 (439%)

Cash: $535 (602% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $390 (439% 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 439% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 339%). 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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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
Ambetter / Centene	$4 - $7	4%
Molina Mcr Adv	$220 - $365	247%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$240	270%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$250 - $416	281%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$386 - $641	434%
UnitedHealthcare	$388 - $645	436%
Avera Aca Ppo	$390 - $648	439%
Avera Aso Ppo	$390 - $648	439%
Avera Hmo	$390 - $648	439%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans	$390 - $648	439%
First Choice-All Plans	$390 - $648	439%
Multiplan-All Plans	$390 - $648	439%
Phcs-All Plans	$390 - $648	439%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans	$390 - $648	439%

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 $535.
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 Cherry County 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.