CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $191
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at College Medical Center is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $191. 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
$191

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: $191 (179%)
Insurance Median: $134 (125%)
Cash: $191 (179% 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 $13 - $242 12%
Healthcare Partners $13 - $242 12%
Value Options $13 - $242 12%
Blue Shield $15 - $339 14%
Kaiser $15 - $290 14%
Health Net $16 - $315 15%
Multiplan $21 - $411 20%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $22 - $134 21%
Aetna $22 - $134 21%
Benevolence Healthcare $22 - $134 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $2,969 21%
Brand New Day $22 - $134 21%
Care First $22 - $134 21%
Heritage Provider Network $22 - $187 21%
La Care $22 - $134 21%
Molina Healthcare $22 - $134 21%
Synermed $22 - $187 21%
Cigna $66 62%
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