CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $208
Cash Discount Price: $830
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $830. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 St Luke's Drive, Lehighton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$830

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$208

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: $830 (934%)

Insurance Median: $208 (234%)

Cash: $830 (934% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $208 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$88 - $151	99%
Highmark	$88 - $246	99%
Aetna	$89 - $349	100%
Geisinger	$89 - $281	100%
Humana	$91	102%
Upmc Health Plan	$92 - $274	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$95 - $289	107%
Highmark Wholecare	$170	191%
Oscar	$260	292%
Cigna	$274	308%

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 $830.
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 St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus 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.