CPT 73600 Radiology
X-ray exam of ankle Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$32
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$32
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$89
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.16
Work RVU
0.79
Facility PE RVU
0.02
Malpractice RVU
0.97
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $37 | $48 — $73 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $29 | $37 — $57 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $32 | $41 — $63 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — CHICO | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — FRESNO | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $37 | $49 — $75 |
| CA — MADERA | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — MERCED | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — MODESTO | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — NAPA | $41 | $53 — $82 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $37 | $48 — $75 |
| CA — REDDING | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $35 | $45 — $70 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $35 | $46 — $70 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $37 | $48 — $74 |
| CA — SALINAS | $37 | $48 — $73 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam of ankle cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $32. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $89.
How much does X-ray exam of ankle cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $32.