CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $202
  • Cash Discount Price: $202
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $202. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$202

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: $202 (189%)
Insurance Median: $202 (189%)
Cash: $202 (189% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $202 (189% 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.

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
Medi-Cal $63 59%
Healthnet (Aim) $77 72%
Healthnet Mcal $77 72%
UnitedHealthcare $173 162%
Blue Shield - All Plans $174 163%
Healthnet Med Adv $202 189%
Humana $202 189%
Brand New Day - All Plans $231 216%
Tricare $673 630%
Aetna $730 683%
Healthnet- All Other Plans $759 711%
Cigna $817 765%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $961 900%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals