CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $302
Cash Discount Price: $330
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $302. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $330. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$330

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$302

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: $330 (371%)

Insurance Median: $302 (340%)

Cash: $330 (371% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $302 (340% 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 340% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 240%). 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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$110 - $235	124%
Triwest	$115	129%
American Health Plan	$121	136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$121 - $306	136%
Corvel	$121	136%
Healthspring	$121	136%
Prime Health Services	$121	136%
Procare Advantage	$121	136%
Superior Health Plan	$121	136%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$144	162%
Injury Management Organization	$144	162%
Sedgwick	$144	162%
Cigna	$283 - $332	318%
Aetna	$302	340%
Midcoast	$302	340%
Quiktrip	$302	340%
UnitedHealthcare	$304	342%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$319	359%
Independent Medical System	$330	371%
Curative	$357	402%
Humana	$357 - $385	402%
First Health	$385	433%
Healthsmart	$385 - $412	433%
Private Health Care System	$412	463%
Bluebell Creameries	$440	495%
Three Rivers	$440	495%

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 $330.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 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.