CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $175
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $175 (197%)
Insurance Median: $27 (30%)
Cash: $175 (197% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (30% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $35 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $65 7%
Amerigroup [350102] $7 - $65 8%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $7 - $36 8%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $7 - $34 8%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $7 - $43 8%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $7 - $64 8%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $7 - $34 8%
Crime Victims [100176] $7 - $34 8%
Beacon Essential [350122] $7 - $42 8%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $7 - $35 8%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $7 - $34 8%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $7 - $142 8%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $118 8%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $8 - $35 9%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $8 - $35 9%
Cigna $8 - $51 9%
Aetna $8 - $37 9%
Magnacare [100142] $8 - $35 9%
Tricare $8 - $35 9%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $8 - $37 9%
Seneca Nation [450119] $8 - $35 9%
Champ VA [700002] $8 - $35 9%
Meritain [100063] $8 - $35 9%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $172 9%
Humana $8 - $37 9%
Ghi [100153] $8 - $33 9%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $8 - $37 9%
Hospice [550001] $8 - $40 9%
Fallon Health [450115] $8 - $35 9%
Independent Health [100165] $9 - $285 10%
Iha First Choice [800001] $9 - $194 10%
Wellcare [450129] $9 - $38 10%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $10 - $60 11%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $10 - $42 11%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $10 - $63 11%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $11 - $42 12%
Molina Essential [100167] $17 - $76 19%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $28 - $69 31%
No Fault [114001] $28 - $104 31%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals