CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Ochsner Choctaw General

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $209
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Ochsner Choctaw General is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $209. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Vanity Fair Lane, Po Box 618, Butler, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$209

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $209 (196%)

Insurance Median: $86 (81%)

Cash: $209 (196% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (81% 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
Humana	$9 - $199	8%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$13 - $354	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $243	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $176	17%
Aetna	$20 - $287	19%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$22 - $296	21%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$22 - $296	21%
Cigna	$23 - $243	22%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$35 - $332	33%
Zelis	$43 - $332	40%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$45 - $199	42%
Medicaid / KanCare	$45 - $86	42%
Medicare (plans)	$45 - $229	42%
Select Administrative Services Network	$46 - $309	43%
Shared Health Mississippi	$47 - $209	44%
Ambetter / Centene	$49 - $201	46%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$80 - $353	75%
Cor Vel	$81 - $360	76%

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 $209.
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 Ochsner Choctaw General 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.