CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Medical City Weatherford

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $1,553
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Medical City Weatherford is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,553. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 713 E Anderson St, Weatherford, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,553

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

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: $1,553 (1747%)

Insurance Median: $145 (163%)

Cash: $1,553 (1747% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $145 (163% 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
Amerigroup	$37	42%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$37	42%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$37	42%
United	$37 - $499	42%
Cigna	$39 - $290	44%
Aetna	$40 - $1,219	45%
Humana	$46 - $91	52%
Superior Health Plan	$73 - $145	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $919	107%
Evry Health	$268 - $534	301%
Multiplan Phcs	$726 - $1,448	817%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$736 - $1,469	828%
Parker County	$778 - $1,552	875%
Independent Medical Systems	$1,037 - $2,069	1166%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,037 - $2,069	1166%

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 $1,553.
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 Medical City Weatherford 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.