CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $92
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Ocean Medical Center is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $92 (103%)

Insurance Median: $115 (129%)

Cash: $92 (103% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (129% 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
Karna	$15 - $71	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $219	44%
Amerihealth	$58 - $59	65%
Aetna	$64 - $496	72%
Amerigroup	$88	99%
Horizon	$88 - $523	99%
Vaccn	$88 - $96	99%
Wellcare	$88 - $96	99%
United Community/Americhoice	$92 - $101	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96	108%
Cigna	$101 - $104	114%
Seoul Medical Group	$109 - $123	123%
Clover	$114	128%
Oxford	$219 - $342	246%
Qualcare	$314 - $557	353%
Activecare First McO	$356 - $538	400%
Intergroup	$356	400%
Prime Health	$406	457%
Multiplan - PHCS	$432 - $538	486%
Bergen Risk	$475	534%
Brighton Health Plan	$506	569%

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 $92.
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 Ocean Medical Center 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.