CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: UPMC St Margaret

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $194
Cash Discount Price: $405
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at UPMC St Margaret is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $405. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$405

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$194

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: $405 (456%)

Insurance Median: $194 (218%)

Cash: $405 (456% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $194 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Upmc Health Plan	$26 - $72	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $200	38%
Upmc Work Partners	$74	83%
Aetna	$88 - $270	99%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$91 - $338	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$91 - $371	102%
Cigna	$189 - $270	213%
Coventry/First Health	$472	531%
Private Health Care Systems	$540	607%
Selectcare	$540	607%
Humana	$574	646%

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 $405.
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 UPMC St Margaret 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.