CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Uchealth Grandview Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $431
Cash Discount Price: $505
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Uchealth Grandview Hospital is $431. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $505. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5623 Pulpit Peak Vw, Colorado Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$505

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$431

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: $505 (473%)

Insurance Median: $431 (404%)

Cash: $505 (473% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $431 (404% 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 404% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 304%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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	$54 - $539	51%
Aetna	$89 - $107	83%
Select Health	$103 - $532	96%
Cigna	$107 - $845	100%
Cms	$107	100%
Devoted Health	$107	100%
Humana	$107	100%
Kaiser	$107 - $488	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $873	100%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$461 - $547	432%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$722	676%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$780	730%
First Health	$852	798%
Multiplan/Phcs	$996	932%

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 $505.
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 Uchealth Grandview Hospital 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.