CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $217
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Ohio State University State Health System is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$217

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%)
Insurance Median: $217 (244%)
Ins. Median: $217 (244% 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 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $75 - $388 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $84 - $470 94%
Medicare (plans) $84 - $91 94%
Medigold $84 94%
Mmo $84 - $279 94%
Molina $84 - $141 94%
Upper Ohio Valley $84 - $319 94%
Humana $86 - $222 97%
Buckeye Community $87 - $131 98%
Caresource $88 - $131 99%
Healthspan $88 - $232 99%
Osu Health Plan $150 - $242 169%
Ohio Ppo $180 - $216 202%
Odrc $196 220%
Cigna $258 290%
Ohiohealth $314 - $362 353%
Lifetrac $328 369%
Frontpath $386 434%
Multiplan $386 434%
Healthsmart $435 489%
United $663 746%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals