CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $250
Cash Discount Price: $514
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $514. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$514

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$250

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: $514 (481%)

Insurance Median: $250 (234%)

Cash: $514 (481% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $250 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $864	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$104 - $751	97%
Aetna	$107 - $269	100%
Cigna	$107 - $185	100%
Cms	$107	100%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$107 - $779	100%
Devoted Health	$107	100%
Humana	$107	100%
Kaiser	$107 - $863	100%
Select Health	$107 - $133	100%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$479 - $749	448%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$568 - $605	532%
Kaiser Public Option	$574	537%
Phcs	$808	756%
Multiplan	$881	825%
First Health	$1,028	962%
Midlands Choice	$1,028	962%

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 $514.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Colorado Hospital Authority is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72110.
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.