CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Baptist Hospital of Miami

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $387
Cash Discount Price: $567
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Baptist Hospital of Miami is $387. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $567. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$567

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$387

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: $567 (531%)

Insurance Median: $387 (362%)

Cash: $567 (531% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $387 (362% 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 362% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 262%). 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

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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
Amerigroup	$35	33%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $39	33%
Sunshine State	$37	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $1,001	35%
Wellcare	$37	35%
Aetna	$38 - $801	36%
Medicare (plans)	$109 - $147	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $649	106%
Medica Health Plan	$117	110%
Humana	$119	111%
Avmed	$120 - $492	112%
Leon Medical	$122	114%
Cigna	$124 - $801	116%
Vista	$173	162%
Non Contracted	$273 - $367	256%
Amerihealth	$335 - $450	314%
International	$484 - $651	453%
Dimension Health Plan	$558 - $901	522%
Affordable	$632 - $851	592%
Phcs	$670 - $901	627%
Quality Health	$670 - $901	627%

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 $567.
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 Baptist Hospital of Miami 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.