CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $611
  • Cash Discount Price: $994
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Alaska Regional Hospital is $611. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $994. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$994

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$611

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: $994 (931%)
Insurance Median: $611 (572%)
Cash: $994 (931% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $611 (572% 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 572% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 472%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $60 - $258 56%
Union Coalition $293 274%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $304 285%
Moda Health $317 - $467 297%
United $368 - $750 345%
Premerafirst $492 461%
Geha Ppo Usa $513 - $871 480%
Cigna $539 505%
Multiplan $596 - $924 558%
Coventry Healthcare $626 586%
First Health $696 652%
Bering Strait School District $745 698%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $745 698%
Risk & Benefit Management $745 698%
Banner Health $795 744%
Matanuska Telephone $795 744%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals