CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $1,231
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Medical City Alliance is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,231. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,231

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $1,231 (1385%)

Insurance Median: $110 (124%)

Cash: $1,231 (1385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (124% 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 - $356	42%
Cigna	$39 - $220	44%
Aetna	$40 - $1,141	45%
Molina	$40 - $41	45%
Humana	$46 - $91	52%
Superior Health Plan	$63 - $110	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $697	107%
Healthcare Highways	$219 - $530	246%
Evry Health	$230 - $405	259%
Curative Administrators	$357 - $628	402%
Multiplan Phcs	$625 - $1,099	703%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$670 - $1,177	754%
Independent Medical Systems	$893 - $1,569	1004%
National Healthcare Solutions	$893 - $1,569	1004%

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 $1,231.
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 Alliance 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.