CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $314
  • Cash Discount Price: $392
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $314. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $392. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$392

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$314

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: $392 (367%)
Insurance Median: $314 (294%)
Cash: $392 (367% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $314 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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
Blue Shield-All Plans $50 47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $134 - $560 125%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $134 125%
Brand New Day Mcr $134 125%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $134 125%
Molina Mcr Adv $134 125%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $134 125%
Tricare $134 125%
UnitedHealthcare $134 - $281 125%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $148 139%
Healthnet Hmo $168 157%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $174 163%
Aetna $246 230%
Pacificare-All Plans $347 325%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $381 357%
Cigna $420 393%
Multiplan Comp $448 419%
Trident - All Plans $476 446%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $504 472%
Humana $521 488%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $560 524%
Brand New Day Mcal $560 524%
Medi-Cal $560 524%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $560 524%
Ambetter / Centene $577 540%
Molina Mcal $616 577%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals