CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $267
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $267. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12 North 7Th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$267

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $267 (300%)

Insurance Median: $109 (123%)

Cash: $267 (300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (123% 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
Emblem	$13 - $405	15%
Fidelis	$13 - $109	15%
Healthfirst	$13 - $109	15%
Medicaid / KanCare	$13	15%
Wellcare	$13 - $111	15%
Vnsny Choice	$15 - $109	17%
Vnsny Select Health	$15	17%
Metroplus	$41 - $141	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$109 - $329	123%
Point Comfort	$109	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$109 - $182	123%
Villagecaremax	$109	123%
Centerlight	$112 - $119	126%
Elderplan	$112	126%
Partners Health Plan	$114	128%
Longevity	$118	133%
Humana	$119	134%
Aetna	$134 - $150	151%
Molina Healthcare Of Ny Affinity	$150	169%
Oscar	$172	193%
American Postal Workers	$182	205%
Cigna	$186 - $207	209%
Mvp	$222	250%
Centivo	$259	291%
Northwell	$292	328%

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 $267.
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 Montefiore Mount Vernon 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.