X-ray of ankle, 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 35,655 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Vermont to $24 in New Jersey. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
X-ray of ankle, 2 views (HCPCS code 73600) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.72, but hospitals typically charge $66.00 — a 3.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $19.72, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.94. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 3.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.69 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $24 | $82 | 1,019 | 5,498 | +20.1% |
| Connecticut | $24 | $83 | 426 | 2,301 | +20.1% |
| Arizona | $23 | $74 | 727 | 4,171 | +17.4% |
| Florida | $23 | $68 | 2,431 | 13,394 | +15.3% |
| South Carolina | $22 | $76 | 676 | 3,764 | +11.5% |
| Indiana | $22 | $72 | 720 | 3,621 | +11.4% |
| Michigan | $22 | $69 | 1,210 | 6,840 | +10.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $22 | $26 | 124 | 390 | +9.0% |
| New Hampshire | $21 | $82 | 180 | 770 | +9.0% |
| New York | $21 | $71 | 1,877 | 11,991 | +8.9% |
| California | $21 | $75 | 3,023 | 16,987 | +8.3% |
| Tennessee | $21 | $67 | 1,017 | 5,381 | +8.1% |
| Colorado | $21 | $70 | 634 | 3,277 | +7.8% |
| Utah | $21 | $54 | 230 | 826 | +7.6% |
| Nevada | $21 | $86 | 303 | 1,705 | +6.9% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $73 | 615 | 3,630 | +6.6% |
| North Carolina | $21 | $75 | 1,542 | 8,218 | +5.6% |
| Wyoming | $21 | $84 | 83 | 298 | +4.8% |
| Rhode Island | $21 | $54 | 122 | 518 | +4.4% |
| South Dakota | $20 | $74 | 159 | 1,004 | +1.1% |
| Alabama | $20 | $60 | 714 | 3,120 | +1.1% |
| Virginia | $20 | $63 | 954 | 5,061 | +1.0% |
| Georgia | $20 | $80 | 1,114 | 4,262 | +0.7% |
| Delaware | $20 | $80 | 127 | 1,581 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $20 | $60 | 460 | 2,093 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $20 | $53 | 454 | 1,983 | 0.0% |
| Mississippi | $20 | $70 | 454 | 2,319 | -0.9% |
| Louisiana | $19 | $59 | 421 | 3,097 | -2.9% |
| Texas | $19 | $68 | 2,473 | 11,748 | -3.8% |
| Illinois | $19 | $90 | 1,353 | 8,411 | -4.1% |
| Alaska | $18 | $105 | 95 | 280 | -6.4% |
| Ohio | $18 | $52 | 1,264 | 8,043 | -7.3% |
| Iowa | $18 | $64 | 315 | 1,885 | -7.4% |
| Kansas | $18 | $61 | 408 | 2,734 | -9.1% |
| Hawaii | $17 | $54 | 126 | 1,237 | -11.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $58 | 1,498 | 7,231 | -12.0% |
| Washington | $17 | $45 | 694 | 5,109 | -12.0% |
| New Mexico | $17 | $55 | 182 | 638 | -12.3% |
| Montana | $17 | $54 | 135 | 507 | -12.5% |
| Maryland | $17 | $43 | 776 | 16,616 | -13.3% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $55 | 512 | 2,448 | -15.1% |
| Minnesota | $17 | $64 | 908 | 3,843 | -15.6% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $104 | 688 | 2,903 | -16.1% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $59 | 293 | 1,195 | -17.7% |
| Missouri | $16 | $48 | 818 | 5,997 | -18.9% |
| Idaho | $16 | $60 | 231 | 1,081 | -19.6% |
| District of Columbia | $16 | $51 | 80 | 418 | -20.0% |
| Arkansas | $15 | $40 | 441 | 2,308 | -23.0% |
| North Dakota | $13 | $54 | 92 | 280 | -32.7% |
| West Virginia | $13 | $49 | 187 | 773 | -36.1% |
| Maine | $12 | $37 | 189 | 773 | -38.8% |
| Vermont | $9 | $51 | 60 | 275 | -53.2% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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