CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $390
Cash Discount Price: $1,499
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Westside Regional Medical Center is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,499. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,499

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$390

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: $1,499 (1403%)

Insurance Median: $390 (365%)

Cash: $1,499 (1403% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $390 (365% 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 365% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 265%). 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
Freedom Health	$129 - $240	121%
Optimum	$129	121%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$195	183%
United	$245 - $675	229%
Molina	$255 - $405	239%
Avmed	$315 - $750	295%
Humana	$315 - $510	295%
Health Sun Health Plan	$319	299%
Aids Healthcare	$330 - $1,799	309%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$345	323%
United Ppo	$355	332%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$396	371%
Corvel Corporation	$423	396%
Careworks (Rockport)	$432	404%
Prime Health	$432	404%
Aetna	$450	421%
Plotkin Health	$750	702%
Prime Health Sherriff	$750	702%
Medica Healthcare	$884	828%
Multiplan	$1,124 - $1,274	1052%

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 $1,499.
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 Westside Regional Medical Center 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.