CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Pocahontas Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $184
Cash Discount Price: $169
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is $184. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Duncan Road, Buckeye, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$184

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: $169 (190%)

Insurance Median: $184 (207%)

Cash: $169 (190% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $184 (207% 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 207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 107%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Unicare Health Plan of Wv, Inc. - Commercial-Hmo	$169	190%
Wellpoint West Virginia, Inc. - Commercial-Hmo	$169	190%
Aetna	$169 - $216	190%
Medicaid / KanCare	$169	190%
Medicare (plans)	$179 - $184	201%
Highmark Senior Solutions Company - Commercial-Ppo	$184	207%
Wv Treasury Peia - Commercial-Ppo	$186	209%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$210	236%
UnitedHealthcare	$226 - $230	254%
Humana	$237 - $238	267%

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 $169.
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 Pocahontas Memorial 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.