CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Richland Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $283
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Richland Hospital is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $283. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 E Second St, Richland Center, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$283

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $283 (318%)

Insurance Median: $124 (139%)

Cash: $283 (318% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (139% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $434	9%
Group Health Coop Of Eau Claire	$8 - $3,902	9%
Security Health	$8 - $169	9%
Care Wisconsin	$9 - $3,902	10%
Dean Health Plan	$9 - $3,902	10%
Health Tradition	$9 - $3,902	10%
Humana	$9 - $3,902	10%
Quartz	$9 - $3,902	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $3,902	10%
Aetna	$65 - $434	73%
Cigna	$65 - $318	73%
Employer Health Care Alliance	$65 - $337	73%

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 $283.
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 Richland Hospital 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.