CPT code 73610: Ankle X-ray, complete, at least three views2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Mississippi

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.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality1.2M Medicare services in 2024

In Mississippi, Medicare pays $32.63 for 73610 in the office.

$32.63Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
−12.0%vs the national office rate ($37.07)

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.

We’ll open 73610 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Mississippi
  2. What 73610 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

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 Mississippi 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. Mississippi pays $32.63. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

73610 in Mississippi vs other payment areas
  1. Mississippi · this page$32.63
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$42.71+$10.08
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$42.93+$10.30
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$39.36+$6.73
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$38.13+$5.50
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$42.81+$10.18
  7. Alaska · Alaska$41.61+$8.98

Other areas in Mississippi first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

73610 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
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—

73610 rates by state

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$32.42

$45.39

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73610 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$41.611
AL$32.941
AR$32.421
AZ$36.031
CA$39.81–$50.9729
CO$38.961
CT$39.691
DC$42.931
DE$36.671
FL$36.06–$39.363
GA$33.88–$37.722
GU$41.001
HI$41.001
IA$34.061
ID$34.261
IL$34.78–$38.464
IN$34.491
KS$33.791
KY$33.611
LA$33.51–$35.352
MA$38.66–$43.202
MD$37.45–$42.933
ME$34.36–$36.552
MI$34.49–$36.462
MN$37.501
MO$32.82–$35.603
MS$32.631
MT$37.071
NC$34.781
ND$36.681
NE$34.291
NH$38.251
NJ$40.19–$42.392
NM$34.661
NV$36.991
NY$35.34–$43.825
OH$34.411
OK$33.641
OR$36.75–$40.412
PA$34.52–$38.572
PR$37.401
RI$38.121
SC$34.641
SD$36.631
TN$33.971
TX$34.26–$38.798
UT$35.161
VA$36.36–$42.932
VI$37.401
VT$36.441
WA$38.62–$44.212
WI$35.321
WV$33.341
WY$36.901

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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

Office or facility?

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 Mississippi 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

67

Locality
Mississippi
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
0.861
Malpractice
0.739
Office calculation for 73610 in Mississippi
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.17× 1.0000.1700
Practice expense0.92× 0.8610.7921
Malpractice0.02× 0.7390.0148
Total RVUs0.9769
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Mississippi$32.63

Office: (0.17 × 1 + 0.92 × 0.861 + 0.02 × 0.739) × $33.4009 = $32.63

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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

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures0No multiple-procedure reduction.
Bilateral (modifier 50)3Each side paid at 100% (no 150% cap).
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic 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.

When to use modifier 26

How 73610 has changed in Mississippi

73610 · Office / nonfacility

$32.63

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.83 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $30.80 to $32.63 (5.9%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

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
  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $30.80changed to$32.63

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Practice expense RVU 0.90 changed to 0.92
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.852 changed to 0.861
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.768 changed to 0.739

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $31.98changed to$30.80

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 0.91 changed to 0.90

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $31.46changed to$31.98

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $32.66changed to$31.46

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 0.92 changed to 0.91
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.847 changed to 0.852
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.720 changed to 0.768
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $32.86changed to$32.66

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 0.91 changed to 0.92
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.842 changed to 0.847
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.671 changed to 0.720

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $32.25changed to$32.86

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 0.88 changed to 0.91

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $30.92changed to$32.25

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 0.79 changed to 0.88
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.856 changed to 0.842
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.521 changed to 0.671

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $29.91changed to$30.92

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 0.75 changed to 0.79
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.870 changed to 0.856
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.370 changed to 0.521

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $28.31changed to$29.91

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 0.70 changed to 0.75

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $28.24changed to$28.31

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.867 changed to 0.870
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.492 changed to 0.370

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $27.56changed to$28.24

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 0.68 changed to 0.70
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.864 changed to 0.867
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.613 changed to 0.492

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $27.88changed to$27.56

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.02

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $27.74changed to$27.88

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $30.44changed to$27.74

    • 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 0.865 changed to 0.864
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.687 changed to 0.613

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $30.76changed to$30.44

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 0.83 changed to 0.77
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.866 changed to 0.865
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.761 changed to 0.687

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $30.76

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$32.63Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$32.63Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$32.63Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$32.63Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$30.80Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$30.80Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$30.80Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$30.80Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$31.98Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$31.98Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$31.98Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$31.98Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$31.46Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$32.66Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$32.66Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$32.66Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$32.66Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$32.86Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$32.86Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$32.86Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$32.86Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$32.25Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$32.25Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$32.25Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$32.25Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$30.92Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$30.92Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$30.92Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$30.92Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$29.91Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$29.91Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$29.91Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$29.91Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$28.31Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$28.31Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$28.31Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$28.31Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$28.24Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$28.24Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$28.24Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$28.24Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$27.56Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$27.56Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$27.56Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$27.56Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$27.88Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$27.88Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$27.74Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$27.74Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$30.44Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$30.44Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$30.44Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$30.44Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$30.76Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$30.76Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$30.76Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$30.76Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Mississippi rate applies

Mississippi is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 427 cities and communities in Mississippi. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Abbeville
  • Aberdeen
  • Ackerman
  • Agricola
  • Alcorn State University
  • Algoma
  • Alligator
  • Amory

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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

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 73610PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 8,237 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for MississippiGPCI2026.csv, line 67 (RVU26D)

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