CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Titus Regional Medical Center is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $133 (150%)

Insurance Median: $43 (48%)

Cash: $133 (150% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (48% 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
Christus Health Plan	$6 - $88	7%
Curative	$6 - $154	7%
Humana	$6 - $174	7%
Texas Mutual	$6 - $91	7%
Tricare	$6 - $88	7%
Triwest	$6 - $88	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $248	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $248	8%
Healthcare Highways	$7 - $99	8%
Superior	$7 - $109	8%
Claritev	$9 - $198	10%
Aetna	$13 - $55	15%
Healthsmart	$32 - $174	36%
Cigna	$37 - $198	42%
Galaxy Health	$44 - $236	49%

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 $133.
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 Titus Regional Medical Center 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.