CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $408
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at College Medical Center is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $408. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$408

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: $408 (382%)
Insurance Median: $134 (125%)
Cash: $408 (382% 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
Davita Healthplan $21 - $522 20%
Healthcare Partners $21 - $522 20%
Value Options $21 - $522 20%
Blue Shield $25 - $732 23%
Kaiser $26 - $627 24%
Health Net $28 - $679 26%
Multiplan $36 - $888 34%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $44 - $134 41%
Benevolence Healthcare $44 - $134 41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $2,969 41%
Brand New Day $44 - $134 41%
Care First $44 - $134 41%
Heritage Provider Network $44 - $187 41%
La Care $44 - $134 41%
Molina Healthcare $44 - $134 41%
Synermed $44 - $187 41%
Aetna $49 - $134 46%
Cigna $104 97%
Imperial Health Plan $107 100%
Altamed $134 125%
Caremore $134 125%
Central Health Plan $134 125%
Easy Choice $134 125%
Prospect $134 125%
Three Rivers Provider Network $181 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals