CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: St Vincent's Birmingham

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at St Vincent's Birmingham is $193. 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 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $193 (181%)

Ins. Median: $193 (181% 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.

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
Ambetter / Centene	$25 - $131	23%
Humana	$53 - $97	50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92	86%
Cooper Green	$96	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$96 - $218	90%
Aetna	$98 - $444	92%
Cigna	$98 - $158	92%
Prime Health Services	$100 - $747	94%
Seven Corners	$129	121%
Viva	$533	499%
Construction Claims Management	$642	601%
Corvel	$642	601%
Alamed	$679	636%
Comp One	$679	636%
Multiplan	$710	665%
Pnoa	$710	665%
Novanet	$755	707%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Vincent's Birmingham is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72170.
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.