CPT code 73610: Ankle X-ray, complete, at least three views2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Delaware
Plain radiographic study of the ankle with at least three views, typically AP, mortise, and lateral, reported for injury, pain, arthritis, or post-reduction follow-up.
In Delaware, Medicare pays $36.67 for 73610 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 73610 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 73610 covers
This complete ankle series captures at least three projections of the tibiotalar joint, most often anteroposterior, mortise, and lateral views, sometimes with weight-bearing or additional oblique images. It is a standard study after an inversion injury that meets the Ottawa ankle rules and is also ordered for suspected malleolar or talar dome fractures, syndesmotic widening, arthritis, and checks after casting or fracture fixation. Images are taken by a radiologic technologist in imaging centers, hospital departments, emergency departments, urgent care, and orthopedic or podiatry offices, then interpreted by a radiologist, orthopedist, or podiatrist.
Code selection depends on the number of views: three or more support this complete study, while a two-view ankle study is reported with 73600. The report should document the views obtained, findings, and impression. CMS separates the professional component, reported with modifier 26 for interpretation, from the technical component, reported with modifier TC for equipment and staff. Billing without a component modifier claims the global service. When both ankles are imaged, CMS pays each side separately at 100%; identify the sides with RT and LT.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Delaware compares for 73610
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 73610 runs from $32.42 in Arkansas to $50.97 in San Benito County, CA. Delaware pays $36.67. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Delaware · this page$36.67
- Los Angeles, CA · California$42.71+$6.04
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$42.93+$6.26
- Miami, FL · Florida$39.36+$2.69
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$38.13+$1.46
- Manhattan, NY · New York$42.81+$6.14
- Alaska · Alaska$41.61+$4.94
Other areas in Delaware first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $32.94 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $32.42 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $36.03 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $39.87 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $46.88 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $42.57 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $40.03 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $41.98 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $41.83 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $42.96 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $49.85 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $49.83 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $50.97 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $50.88 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $41.13 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $43.49 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $42.03 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $43.94 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $46.84 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $39.81 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $38.96 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $39.69 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $38.01 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $36.06 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $37.72 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $33.88 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $41.00 | — |
| IowaIowa | $34.06 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $34.26 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $35.29 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $34.78 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $38.46 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $34.49 | — |
| KansasKansas | $33.79 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $33.61 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $35.35 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $33.51 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $43.20 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $38.66 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $39.57 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $37.45 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $34.36 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $36.55 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $36.46 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $34.49 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $37.50 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $35.19 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $35.60 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $32.82 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $32.63 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $37.07 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $34.78 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $36.68 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $34.29 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $38.25 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $42.39 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $40.19 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $34.66 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $36.99 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $43.82 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $40.39 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $43.33 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $35.34 | — |
| OhioOhio | $34.41 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $33.64 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $40.41 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $36.75 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $38.57 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $34.52 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $37.40 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $38.12 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $34.64 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $36.63 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $33.97 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $38.79 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $34.26 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $36.70 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $36.91 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $36.61 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $36.79 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $37.16 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $35.44 | — |
| UtahUtah | $35.16 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $36.36 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $37.40 | — |
| VermontVermont | $36.44 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $38.62 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $44.21 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $35.32 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $33.34 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $36.90 | — |
73610 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$32.42
$45.39
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $41.61 | 1 |
| AL | $32.94 | 1 |
| AR | $32.42 | 1 |
| AZ | $36.03 | 1 |
| CA | $39.81–$50.97 | 29 |
| CO | $38.96 | 1 |
| CT | $39.69 | 1 |
| DC | $42.93 | 1 |
| DE | $36.67 | 1 |
| FL | $36.06–$39.36 | 3 |
| GA | $33.88–$37.72 | 2 |
| GU | $41.00 | 1 |
| HI | $41.00 | 1 |
| IA | $34.06 | 1 |
| ID | $34.26 | 1 |
| IL | $34.78–$38.46 | 4 |
| IN | $34.49 | 1 |
| KS | $33.79 | 1 |
| KY | $33.61 | 1 |
| LA | $33.51–$35.35 | 2 |
| MA | $38.66–$43.20 | 2 |
| MD | $37.45–$42.93 | 3 |
| ME | $34.36–$36.55 | 2 |
| MI | $34.49–$36.46 | 2 |
| MN | $37.50 | 1 |
| MO | $32.82–$35.60 | 3 |
| MS | $32.63 | 1 |
| MT | $37.07 | 1 |
| NC | $34.78 | 1 |
| ND | $36.68 | 1 |
| NE | $34.29 | 1 |
| NH | $38.25 | 1 |
| NJ | $40.19–$42.39 | 2 |
| NM | $34.66 | 1 |
| NV | $36.99 | 1 |
| NY | $35.34–$43.82 | 5 |
| OH | $34.41 | 1 |
| OK | $33.64 | 1 |
| OR | $36.75–$40.41 | 2 |
| PA | $34.52–$38.57 | 2 |
| PR | $37.40 | 1 |
| RI | $38.12 | 1 |
| SC | $34.64 | 1 |
| SD | $36.63 | 1 |
| TN | $33.97 | 1 |
| TX | $34.26–$38.79 | 8 |
| UT | $35.16 | 1 |
| VA | $36.36–$42.93 | 2 |
| VI | $37.40 | 1 |
| VT | $36.44 | 1 |
| WA | $38.62–$44.21 | 2 |
| WI | $35.32 | 1 |
| WV | $33.34 | 1 |
| WY | $36.90 | 1 |
How the 73610 rate is calculated
Each of 73610’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 73610
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.17
0.17 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense0.92
0.92 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.02
0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.1100
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$37.07
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Delaware inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
8,237
- Code
- 73610
- Physician work
- 0.17
- Practice expense
- 0.92
- Malpractice
- 0.02
GPCI2026.csv
40
- Locality
- Delaware
- Physician work
- 1.005
- Practice expense
- 0.988
- Malpractice
- 0.899
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.17 | × 1.005 | 0.1709 |
| Practice expense | 0.92 | × 0.988 | 0.9090 |
| Malpractice | 0.02 | × 0.899 | 0.0180 |
| Total RVUs | 1.0978 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Delaware$36.67
Office: (0.17 × 1.005 + 0.92 × 0.988 + 0.02 × 0.899) × $33.4009 = $36.67
Payment rules and modifiers for 73610
The CMS indicators that decide how 73610 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 73610
Ankle X-ray, complete, at least three views
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 3 | Each side paid at 100% (no 150% cap). |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
73610 without 26 · national office
$37.07
Ankle X-ray, complete, at least three views
73610-26 · Professional component
$8.35
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 73610 has changed in Delaware
73610 · Office / nonfacility
$36.67
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $1.63 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $35.04 to $36.67 (4.7%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$35.04changed to$36.67
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Practice expense RVU 0.90 changed to 0.92
- Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.005
- Practice expense GPCI 0.992 changed to 0.988
- Malpractice GPCI 0.949 changed to 0.899
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$36.39changed to$35.04
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 0.91 changed to 0.90
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$35.80changed to$36.39
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$37.83changed to$35.80
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.92 changed to 0.91
- Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.009
- Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 0.992
- Malpractice GPCI 0.938 changed to 0.949
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$38.74changed to$37.83
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.91 changed to 0.92
- Work GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.007
- Practice expense GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.007
- Malpractice GPCI 0.927 changed to 0.938
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$37.99changed to$38.74
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 0.88 changed to 0.91
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$36.02changed to$37.99
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.79 changed to 0.88
- Work GPCI 1.006 changed to 1.005
- Practice expense GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.022
- Malpractice GPCI 1.023 changed to 0.927
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$34.52changed to$36.02
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 0.75 changed to 0.79
- Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.006
- Practice expense GPCI 1.019 changed to 1.021
- Malpractice GPCI 1.119 changed to 1.023
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$32.65changed to$34.52
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 0.70 changed to 0.75
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$32.70changed to$32.65
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Work GPCI 1.010 changed to 1.007
- Practice expense GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.019
- Malpractice GPCI 1.101 changed to 1.119
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$32.04changed to$32.70
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 0.68 changed to 0.70
- Work GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.010
- Practice expense GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.025
- Malpractice GPCI 1.083 changed to 1.101
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$32.54changed to$32.04
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.02
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$32.38changed to$32.54
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$35.42changed to$32.38
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 0.77 changed to 0.68
- Malpractice RVU 0.02 changed to 0.03
- Practice expense GPCI 1.038 changed to 1.031
- Malpractice GPCI 0.878 changed to 1.083
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$35.79changed to$35.42
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 0.83 changed to 0.77
- Practice expense GPCI 1.044 changed to 1.038
- Malpractice GPCI 0.672 changed to 0.878
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $35.79
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $36.67 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $36.67 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $36.67 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $36.67 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $35.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $35.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $35.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $35.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $36.39 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $36.39 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $36.39 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $36.39 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $35.80 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $37.83 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $37.83 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $37.83 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $37.83 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $38.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $38.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $38.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $38.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $37.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $37.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $37.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $37.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $36.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $36.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $36.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $36.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $34.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $34.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $34.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $34.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $32.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $32.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $32.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $32.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $32.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $32.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $32.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $32.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $32.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $32.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $32.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $32.04 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $32.54 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $32.54 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $32.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $32.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $35.42 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $35.42 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $35.42 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $35.42 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $35.79 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $35.79 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $35.79 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $35.79 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the Delaware rate applies
Delaware is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 79 cities and communities in Delaware. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Arden
- Ardencroft
- Ardentown
- Bear
- Bellefonte
- Bethany Beach
- Bethel
- Blades
73610 billing questions
When is this code chosen over 73600?
Count the documented ankle views. Three or more support 73610; two views, such as AP and lateral, are reported with 73600.
How are bilateral ankle series reported?
Report a study for each ankle, identified with RT and LT. CMS pays each side separately at 100%.
Which modifier does a physician interpreting hospital ankle images use?
The interpreting physician reports modifier 26 for the professional component when the facility provides the technical portion. A practice that provides both imaging and interpretation bills the global service without a component modifier.
Can a foot series be billed with the ankle series on the same day?
Yes, when both regions are imaged for a clinical reason, such as an ankle injury with fifth metatarsal base tenderness. Each study needs its own views and documented interpretation.
Does a wet read in the emergency department support the professional component?
A brief review of ankle images by the treating physician is typically part of the visit. Separately reporting an interpretation requires a written report; only one professional interpretation is generally paid per study.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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