CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Cjw Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $281
Cash Discount Price: $1,278
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Cjw Medical Center is $281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,278. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,278

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$281

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: $1,278 (1437%)

Insurance Median: $281 (316%)

Cash: $1,278 (1437% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $281 (316% 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 316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 216%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $162	29%
United	$182 - $575	205%
Cigna	$183 - $193	206%
Lifeworks	$243	273%
Universal Healthcare Group	$281	316%
Virginia Health Network	$447 - $831	503%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$766 - $767	862%
Value Options	$766 - $767	862%
Corvel	$919 - $920	1034%
Evernorth	$1,022	1149%
Occunet Workers Comp	$1,022	1149%
4Most Health Nework	$1,149 - $1,150	1292%
Multiplan	$1,149 - $1,150	1292%

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 $1,278.
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 Cjw 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.