CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $619
  • Cash Discount Price: $378
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $619. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $378. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$378

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$619

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: $378 (354%)
Insurance Median: $619 (580%)
Cash: $378 (354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $619 (580% 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 580% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 480%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Clear Spring Health $107 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $795 100%
Longevity $110 103%
Humana $113 106%
Devoted Health Services $118 110%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $168 - $408 157%
Aetna $234 - $780 219%
Banner Health $260 243%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $260 - $638 243%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $260 243%
Medica $260 - $699 243%
Medicare (plans) $260 243%
Assist Health Group $312 292%
Denver Health Medical Plan $508 476%
Apostrophe, Inc. $755 707%
First Choice Health Network $755 707%
First Choice Of The Midwest $797 746%
Hue Health, Inc $797 746%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $797 746%
Multiplan $814 762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals