CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $305
Cash Discount Price: $2,060
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Valley Regional Medical Center is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,060. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,060

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$305

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: $2,060 (2317%)

Insurance Median: $305 (343%)

Cash: $2,060 (2317% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $305 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). 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
Texas Health Network	$36	40%
Usa Mco	$37	42%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan	$38	43%
United	$38 - $927	43%
Aetna	$40 - $306	45%
Molina Healthcare	$40	45%
Superior Health Plan	$144	162%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$172 - $927	193%
Humana	$224	252%
Cigna	$446 - $596	502%
Texas Workforce Commission	$494	556%
Healthcare Highways	$525	590%
Averde Health	$680	765%
Curative Administrators	$824	927%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$886 - $1,751	997%
First Health	$1,185	1333%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,236	1390%
Southwest Medical	$1,236	1390%
Coastal Comp	$1,339	1506%
Total E&P Mexico	$1,339	1506%
Affiliated Healthcare	$1,401	1576%
Mcm Maxcare	$1,648	1854%
Pronet Ppo	$1,648	1854%
Usa Managed Care	$1,648	1854%
Beech Street	$1,854	2085%

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 $2,060.
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 Valley 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.