CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $391
Cash Discount Price: $454
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr is $391. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $454. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$454

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$391

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: $454 (425%)

Insurance Median: $391 (366%)

Cash: $454 (425% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $391 (366% 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 366% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 266%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
County Medical Services	$38	36%
Indian Health Council	$38	36%
Molina	$91	85%
San Diego Pace	$106	99%
Epic Americas	$180	169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$206 - $593	193%
Managed Health Network	$242 - $454	227%
Medicare (plans)	$242	227%
Cigna	$378	354%
Community Health Group	$396 - $454	371%
Allianz Global Assistance	$424	397%
Health Net	$424	397%
UnitedHealthcare	$454 - $484	425%
Aetna	$484 - $544	453%
Kaiser	$484	453%

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 $454.
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 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr 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.