CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $257
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $257. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$257

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $257 (241%)

Insurance Median: $126 (118%)

Cash: $257 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (118% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $434	25%
Select Health	$66 - $107	62%
Cigna	$100 - $120	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$104 - $751	97%
Aetna	$107 - $136	100%
Cms	$107	100%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$107 - $388	100%
Devoted Health	$107	100%
Humana	$107	100%
Kaiser	$107 - $430	100%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$239 - $374	224%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$284 - $302	266%
Kaiser Public Option	$286	268%
Phcs	$403	377%
Multiplan	$440	412%
First Health	$513	480%
Midlands Choice	$513	480%

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 $257.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.