CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $407
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Shriners Hospitals for Children is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $407. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$407

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $407 (458%)

Insurance Median: $72 (81%)

Cash: $407 (458% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (81% 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
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans	$27	30%
Ambetter / Centene	$28 - $96	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $89	31%
Humana	$28	31%
Molina Healthcare Of Sc	$28	31%
Select Health Of Sc	$28	31%
Aetna	$34	38%
Providence Health Plan	$50	56%
Cigna	$75	84%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc	$96	108%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc	$96	108%
Sana Benefits	$116	130%

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 $407.
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 Shriners Hospitals for Children 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.