CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: St Marys Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $382
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at St Marys Medical Center is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $382. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 1St Avenue, Huntington, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$382

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $382 (430%)

Insurance Median: $88 (99%)

Cash: $382 (430% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (99% 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
The Healthplan	$6 - $24	7%
Unicare	$6 - $24	7%
Aetna	$8 - $364	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $615	9%
Humana	$8 - $88	9%
Peak Health	$8 - $344	9%
Peia	$8 - $98	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $383	9%
Caresource	$9 - $384	10%
Medicare (plans)	$88	99%
Cigna	$327 - $368	368%
Firsthealth	$341 - $384	384%
Healthsmart	$341 - $384	384%
Phcs Multiplan	$341 - $384	384%
Zelis Network	$341 - $384	384%

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 $382.
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 St Marys 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.