CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Adventist Health Bakersfield is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$134

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: $40 (37%)
Insurance Median: $134 (125%)
Cash: $40 (37% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $134 (125% 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.

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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 Mcr Adv $13 - $134 12%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans $13 - $134 12%
Gem Care- All Plans $13 - $585 12%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $13 - $134 12%
Kern Legacy Share Select $13 - $585 12%
Oscar - All Plans $13 - $215 12%
Premier Physician Alliance Profee Only-All Plans $13 12%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $508 12%
County Of Kern - All Plans $14 - $585 13%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $14 - $242 13%
Kern Legacy Hp Epo - All Other Plans $14 - $585 13%
Aetna $15 - $210 14%
Cigna $16 - $610 15%
Network Provdrs Llc Mcare -All Payers $17 - $175 16%
Centivo - All Plans $19 - $303 18%
Healthnet Hmo/Pos/Ppo/Epo - All Other Plans $19 - $871 18%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans $19 - $577 18%
Blue Shield Epn $21 - $388 20%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo $22 - $432 21%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $22 - $432 21%
Bc Medi-Cal $27 - $44 25%
Medi-Cal $44 - $63 41%
Universal Hc Mcal Profee Only $44 41%
Kern Health Systems Mcal $50 - $81 47%
Kaiser Mcal Ip/Op Only $63 59%
Healthnet Mcal $75 70%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $134 125%
Universal Health Plan Mcare-All Other Plans $134 125%
First Health/Coventry- All Plans $160 - $702 150%
Amrcn Indian Hlth Proj Mcr Adv - All Plans $161 151%
Phcs- All Plans $173 - $760 162%
Interplan- All Plans $186 - $819 174%
Affiliated Health Funds-All Plans $213 - $936 199%
Integrated Health Plan-All Plans $213 - $936 199%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans $213 - $936 199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $225 - $250 211%
Beech Street- All Plans $226 - $994 212%
Kaiser Comm Hmo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $231 216%
Galaxy Health Network- All Plans $239 - $1,053 224%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals