X-ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views Cost in California
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 193 California hospitals. CPT 73610. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — California
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 193 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | Aetna | Health Net | UHC | Kaiser | Cigna | MultiPlan | Molina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MATRINEZ |
$14.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OROVILLE HOSPITAL OROVILLE |
$17.00 | $32.00 | $87.00 | $26.00 | $28.00 | — | $26.00 | $26.00 | — |
| SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER FRESNO |
$22.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COLORADO RIVER MEDICAL CENTER NEEDLES |
$22.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER RANCHO MIRAGE |
$25.02 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JEROLD PHELPS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL GARBERVILLE |
$32.02 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL-LOYALTON CAMPUS ST AVENUE POROLA |
$56.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER W MINERAL KING AVE VISALIA |
$67.62 | $64.74 | $119 | $89.20 | $64.70 | — | $90.00 | — | — |
| REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SANTA CLARA VALLEY HEALTHCARE SAN JOSE |
$73.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O'CONNOR HOSPITAL SAN JOSE |
$73.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER SAN JOSE |
$73.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LOUISE REGIONAL HOSPITAL GILROY |
$73.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER POMONA |
$75.00 | $123 | $209 | — | — | — | $448 | — | — |
| HEALDSBURG DISTRICT HOSPITAL HEALDSBURG |
$81.60 | $70.82 | $75.29 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KERN MEDICAL CENTER BAKERSFIELD |
$90.82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GATEWAYS HOSPITAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LOS ANGELES |
$100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIH HEALTH WHITTIER HOSPITAL WASHINGTON BLVD WHITTIER |
$108 | $386 | $669 | — | $638 | — | — | — | — |
| ANAHEIM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANAHEIM |
$109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER LYNWOOD |
$111 | $27.64 | $167 | $26.32 | $71.68 | $26.32 | — | $142 | $26.32 |
| CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER INGLEWOOD |
$111 | $26.32 | $142 | $26.32 | — | — | — | $147 | $26.32 |
| ENCINO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER ENCINO |
$111 | $26.32 | $142 | $26.32 | — | — | — | $142 | $26.32 |
| SHERMAN OAKS HOSPITAL SHERMAN OAKS |
$111 | $26.32 | $142 | $26.32 | — | — | — | $130 | $26.32 |
| HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL HUNTINGTON BEACH |
$111 | $111 | — | $28.16 | — | — | — | — | $26.32 |
| SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SAN DIMAS |
$111 | $26.32 | $142 | $28.16 | $71.68 | — | — | — | $26.32 |
| CHINO VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER CHINO |
$111 | $26.32 | $142 | $28.16 | — | — | — | — | $26.32 |
| DESERT VALLEY HOSPITAL VICTORVILLE |
$111 | $26.32 | $49.61 | $28.16 | $71.68 | — | — | — | $26.32 |
| LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL LA PALMA |
$111 | $26.32 | $142 | $28.16 | — | — | — | — | $26.32 |
| WEST ANAHEIM MEDICAL CENTER ANAHEIM |
$111 | $111 | $142 | $28.16 | — | — | — | — | $111 |
| SHASTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER REDDING |
$111 | $111 | $142 | $111 | $71.68 | — | — | — | — |
| GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER GARDEN GROVE |
$111 | $111 | $142 | $28.16 | — | — | — | — | $26.32 |
| PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL NATIONAL CITY |
$111 | $111 | $26.32 | $28.16 | $26.32 | — | — | — | $26.32 |
| MONTCLAIR HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER MONTCLAIR |
$111 | $26.32 | — | $28.16 | — | — | — | — | $26.32 |
| COLLEGE HOSPITAL CERRITOS |
$114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BANNING |
$117 | $15.30 | $53.40 | $66.10 | $75.00 | $111 | $29.10 | — | — |
| PIH HEALTH DOWNEY HOSPITAL BROOKSHIRE AVE DOWNEY |
$120 | $51.05 | — | $43.38 | $657 | — | — | — | — |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL-BAKERSFIELD BAKERSFIELD |
$130 | $50.00 | $60.00 | $111 | $80.00 | — | — | — | — |
| BALLARD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SAN BERNARDINO |
$139 | $77.00 | — | $139 | $139 | $139 | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF SACRAMENTO FOLSOM |
$143 | — | — | — | — | $143 | — | — | — |
| LA DOWNTOWN MEDICAL CENTER LOS ANGELES |
$147 | $91.68 | — | — | $81.89 | — | — | $125 | — |
| WEST COVINA MEDICAL CENTER WEST COVINA |
$147 | $91.68 | — | — | $81.89 | — | — | $125 | — |
| COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA COSTA MESA |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITAL FRESNO |
$152 | — | $38.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL VAN NUYS |
$190 | $47.50 | $81.05 | $112 | $115 | — | $308 | $171 | — |
| PACIFICA HOSPITAL OF THE VALLEY SUN VALLEY |
$195 | $195 | $98.00 | $105 | — | — | — | — | $195 |
| RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL RIDGECREST |
$220 | — | $85.00 | — | $82.50 | — | $72.00 | — | — |
| SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS ENCINITAS |
$228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL LA JOLLA |
$228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA LA JOLLA |
$228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO |
$228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA CHULA VISTA |
$228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER SAN PEDRO SAN PEDRO |
$230 | $46.13 | $55.48 | $207 | $128 | — | $327 | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER TORRANCE TORRANCE |
$230 | $74.98 | $57.25 | $207 | $128 | — | $311 | — | — |
| USC ARCADIA HOSPITAL W HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA |
$234 | $78.69 | $100 | $53.13 | $99.39 | $100 | $198 | $63.00 | $100 |
| PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDING REDDING |
$239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MEMORIALCARE LONG BEACH MEDICAL CENTER LONG BEACH |
$251 | $117 | $112 | — | $95.77 | — | $228 | — | $115 |
| MEMORIALCARE MILLER CHILDRENS AND WOMENS HOSPITAL LONG BEACH |
$251 | $117 | $108 | — | $95.77 | — | $226 | — | $181 |
| MEMORIALCARE ORANGE COAST MEDICAL CENTER FOUNTAIN VALLEY |
$251 | $110 | $149 | — | $95.77 | — | $229 | — | $115 |
| MEMORIALCARE SADDLEBACK MEDICAL CENTER LAGUNA HILLS |
$251 | $110 | $112 | — | $95.77 | — | $228 | — | — |
| UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OAKLAND OAKLAND |
$262 | — | — | — | $123 | — | — | — | — |
| JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER-CONCORD CAMPUS CONCORD |
$279 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 193 California hospitals above publish for X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 73610 in California, Medicare reimburses about $42.60 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in California range from $14.00 to $3,000 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 9.5x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views cost in California?
- Cash prices for x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (CPT 73610) in California range from $14.00 to $3,000, with a median of $406. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views in California?
- The cheapest California hospital published cash price for this procedure is $14.00. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.