CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $269
Cash Discount Price: $336
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $336. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25500 Medical Center Drive, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$336

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$269

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: $336 (315%)

Insurance Median: $269 (252%)

Cash: $336 (315% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $269 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Kaiser	$14 - $250	13%
Health_Net	$17 - $288	16%
United_Healthcare	$23 - $178	22%
Heritage	$25 - $322	23%
Iehp	$30	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $269	32%
Aetna	$82	77%
Cigna	$302	283%
Primecare	$335	314%
Palomar	$395	370%
Rady_Children'S_Hospital	$589	551%
Multiplan	$757	709%
Sharp_Health_Plan	$757	709%

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 $336.
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 Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital 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.