CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Medstar Health Physical Therapy

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $253
Cash Discount Price: $253
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Medstar Health Physical Therapy is $253. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$253

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: $253 (237%)

Insurance Median: $253 (237%)

Cash: $253 (237% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $253 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Kaiser Permanente	$105 - $273	98%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$110	103%
Tricare	$111	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$111 - $421	104%
Aetna	$113 - $273	106%
Health Care Service Corporation	$115	108%
Humana	$115	108%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$191 - $249	179%
Jhhc	$253	237%
Pfc	$253	237%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$277	259%
Kaiser	$305	286%
Cigna	$331	310%
First Health	$331	310%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$331	310%

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 $253.
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 Medstar Health Physical Therapy 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.