CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $118
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Temple University Hospital is $118. 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 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$118

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: $118 (133%)

Ins. Median: $118 (133% 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
Health Partners Plans	$25 - $93	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $501	48%
Humana	$91	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$91 - $609	102%
Innovage	$93	105%
Aetna	$94 - $482	106%
Cigna	$96 - $121	108%
Keystone First	$96 - $218	108%
Clover Health	$97	109%
Upmc Health Plan	$98 - $448	110%
Geisinger	$101 - $490	114%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$101 - $244	114%
Elder Health	$110	124%
Gateway Health Plan	$114	128%
Wtc Health Program	$114	128%
Naphcare	$137	154%
Oscar Health	$137	154%
Prime Health Services	$146	164%
Occunet	$151	170%

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 $X.
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 Temple University 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.