CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Cascade Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $263
Cash Discount Price: $377
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Cascade Medical Center is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $377. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 817 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$377

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$263

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: $377 (424%)

Insurance Median: $263 (296%)

Cash: $377 (424% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $263 (296% 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$10 - $469	11%
Asuris Northwest Health	$10 - $469	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $396	11%
Humana	$10 - $301	11%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $301	11%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$10 - $304	11%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv	$10 - $325	11%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $278	39%
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$37 - $290	42%
Coordinated Care Of Wa Mcd Rep	$37 - $290	42%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$37 - $290	42%
Tricare	$38	43%
Ambetter / Centene	$41 - $327	46%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$43 - $339	48%
First Choice Health Network	$45	51%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$45	51%
Cigna	$55 - $436	62%
Washington Department Of Labor And Industry	$66 - $70	74%

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 $377.
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 Cascade 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.