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X-Ray of the Ankle With Contrast in the Joint

Vermont rates for HCPCS 73615

X-ray imaging of the ankle taken after a contrast agent is injected into the joint space, which outlines structures that plain X-rays cannot show. It is used to examine the cartilage, the joint lining, and the ligaments, and to detect leaks from the joint capsule.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does X-Ray of the Ankle With Contrast in the Joint cost?

$166

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $166 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $195.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $933 · 10th to 90th $562 to $1,820Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $110 to $316
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $933professional $166

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$134.90
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,819.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$338.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$223.87
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$446.68

Where Vermont sits

The same service costs 3.9 times more in Alaska than in New York. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Vermont· 17th of 51

$166

AK $380NY $97.72

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.