CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $997
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at University of Alabama Hospital is $997. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$997

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%)
Insurance Median: $997 (933%)
Ins. Median: $997 (933% 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 933% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 833%). 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
Viva $52 - $96 49%
Humana $88 - $1,059 82%
Birmingham Fc $95 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $95 89%
Cooper Green $95 89%
Davita Villagehealth $95 89%
Jefferson County Sheriff $95 89%
Triwest $95 89%
UnitedHealthcare $95 - $678 89%
Cigna $102 - $835 95%
Ambetter / Centene $131 123%
University Of Alabama $623 583%
Aetna $760 712%
Coventry $810 - $1,006 758%
North Alabama Managed Care $810 758%
Comp One $897 840%
Construction Claims Management $932 873%
Alamed $934 874%
Corvel $997 933%
Evolutions $997 - $1,121 933%
Healthcare Alliance $997 933%
Novanet $997 - $1,121 933%
Prime Health Services $997 - $1,121 933%
Select Value Care $997 933%
Starcare $997 933%
Tethys $997 933%
Multiplan $1,022 957%
Department Of Labor $1,059 991%
Geha $1,059 991%
Gulf Health Plans $1,059 991%
Heritage Summit Health $1,059 991%
Mississippi Physicians $1,059 991%
Phifer $1,059 991%
Preferred Health Partnership $1,059 991%
Southern Nuclear $1,059 991%
Vantage Health Plan $1,059 991%
Galaxy Health Network $1,121 1050%
National Provider Network $1,121 1050%
North Mississippi Health Link $1,121 1050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals