CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $1,575
Cash Discount Price: $2,561
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Alaska Regional Hospital is $1,575. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,561. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,561

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,575

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,561 (2398%)

Insurance Median: $1,575 (1475%)

Cash: $2,561 (2398% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,575 (1475% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1475% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1375%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$119 - $513	111%
Union Coalition	$755	707%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$784	734%
Moda Health	$817 - $1,204	765%
United	$947 - $1,933	887%
Premerafirst	$1,268	1187%
Geha Ppo Usa	$1,321 - $2,243	1237%
Cigna	$1,388	1300%
Multiplan	$1,536 - $2,382	1438%
Coventry Healthcare	$1,613	1510%
First Health	$1,793	1679%
Bering Strait School District	$1,921	1799%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$1,921	1799%
Risk & Benefit Management	$1,921	1799%
Banner Health	$2,049	1918%
Matanuska Telephone	$2,049	1918%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,561.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72110.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.