CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $293
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $293. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$293

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $293 (274%)

Insurance Median: $37 (35%)

Cash: $293 (274% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (35% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology	$7 - $16	7%
Community Care Plan Oncology	$7 - $16	7%
Molina Oncology	$7 - $16	7%
Simply Healthcare Oncology	$7 - $15	7%
Sunshine State Oncology	$7 - $15	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $107	7%
Florida Community Care Oncology	$8 - $23	7%
Aetna	$9 - $586	8%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology	$9 - $20	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $550	8%
Wellcare Oncology	$9 - $20	8%
Oscar Oncology	$14 - $31	13%
Ambetter / Centene	$22 - $288	21%
Simply Healthcare	$36 - $37	34%
Sunshine State	$37	35%
Molina	$38	36%
Amerihealth Caritas	$39	37%
Community Care Plan	$39	37%
Florida Community Care	$39 - $117	37%
Simply Freedom Optimum	$112	105%
Wellcare	$112	105%
Careworks	$370 - $426	346%
Enlyte	$370 - $426	346%
Avmed	$401 - $534	375%
Usa Managed Care	$439 - $586	411%
First Health	$456 - $608	427%

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 $293.
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 Sarasota Memorial Hospital 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.