CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $196
Cash Discount Price: $245
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Dch Regional Medical Center is $196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $245. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$245

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$196

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: $245 (229%)

Insurance Median: $196 (184%)

Cash: $245 (229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $196 (184% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$30	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$104	97%
Humana	$104 - $294	97%
Medicare (plans)	$104	97%
Simpra	$104	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$104 - $490	97%
Viva	$104 - $294	97%
Aetna	$106 - $270	99%
Seven Corners	$177	166%
Choicecare	$196	184%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health	$245	229%
Cigna	$270	253%
Healthnet	$270	253%
Workers Comp	$416	389%
Healthspring	$490	459%

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 $245.
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 Dch Regional Medical Center 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.