CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Shannon Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $517
Cash Discount Price: $392
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Shannon Medical Center is $517. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $392. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$392

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$517

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: $392 (441%)

Insurance Median: $517 (581%)

Cash: $392 (441% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $517 (581% 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 581% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 481%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Molina Healthcare - Chip	$39	44%
Wellpoint	$40 - $112	45%
Care Improvement	$83	93%
Humana	$83 - $627	93%
Wellmed	$83	93%
City Of San Angelo	$109	123%
Insurance Management Services	$135	152%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$135	152%
Scott & White	$149	168%
Cigna	$161	181%
Kempton Group	$165	186%
Pdh/Texas Trust	$165	186%
Ambetter / Centene	$178	200%
90 Degree Benefits	$207	233%
Caprock	$207	233%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$243 - $588	273%
Web Tpa	$352 - $353	396%
Aetna	$517	581%
Assurant Health	$517	581%
First Health	$587 - $588	660%
UnitedHealthcare	$611 - $612	687%
Healthsmart	$697 - $698	784%

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 $392.
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 Shannon 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.