CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $104
Cash Discount Price: $641
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $641. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$641

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$104

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: $641 (721%)

Insurance Median: $104 (117%)

Cash: $641 (721% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $104 (117% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $275	10%
Caresource Network Partners	$9 - $36	10%
Hometown Health	$9 - $641	10%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$9 - $275	10%
Hpn	$12 - $47	13%
Aetna	$98 - $104	110%
Health Net Federal Services	$124	139%
Naphcare	$133 - $143	150%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$176 - $183	198%
Cigna	$234	263%
Silversummit Healthplan	$321	361%
UnitedHealthcare	$327 - $330	368%
Union Trust Funds	$412	463%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$540	607%
Prominence Health First	$540	607%

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 $641.
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 Renown South Meadows 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.