CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Stonesprings Hospital Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $286
Cash Discount Price: $1,710
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Stonesprings Hospital Center is $286. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,710. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 24440 Stone Springs Boulevard, Dulles, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,710

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$286

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: $1,710 (1923%)

Insurance Median: $286 (322%)

Cash: $1,710 (1923% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $286 (322% 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 322% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 222%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $160	36%
Carefirst	$134	151%
Cigna	$163 - $171	183%
United	$182 - $1,026	205%
Lifeworks	$217 - $433	244%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$684 - $1,368	769%
Virginia Health Network	$810 - $1,619	911%
Corvel	$821 - $1,641	923%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$970 - $1,938	1091%

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 $1,710.
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 Stonesprings Hospital 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.