CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $145
  • Cash Discount Price: $252
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at USA Health University Hospital is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$145

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: $252 (236%)
Insurance Median: $145 (136%)
Cash: $252 (236% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $145 (136% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Central Healthcare Services $24 - $397 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $52 49%
Aetna $53 - $437 50%
Cigna $53 - $378 50%
Devoted Health $53 - $556 50%
Humana $53 - $516 50%
UnitedHealthcare $53 - $429 50%
Viva Health $53 - $397 50%
Wellcare $53 50%
Molina Marketplace $59 55%
Ambetter / Centene $64 60%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn) $72 67%
Magnolia Health $81 76%
Truecare $81 76%
Molina Chip $90 84%
Multiplan $138 - $715 129%
Naphcare $149 - $556 140%
Novanet $192 - $715 180%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL 36617
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals