CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $379
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus is $379. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$379

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%)

Insurance Median: $379 (355%)

Ins. Median: $379 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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_Community_Care	$8	7%
Caresource_Georgia_Families	$8	7%
Peachstate_Health_Plan	$8	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$86 - $449	81%
Caresource	$86 - $129	81%
Humana	$86 - $562	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$86	81%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration	$86	81%
Aetna	$87 - $537	81%
Clover_Health	$87	81%
Devoted_Health	$89	83%
Pruitthealth	$90	84%
Ambetter / Centene	$137	128%
Sea_Island	$449	420%
Sghs_Meritain	$449	420%
Coventryone_Hix	$480	449%
United_Healthcare	$488	457%
Medishare	$537	503%
Choicecare	$562	526%
Cigna	$562	526%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg	$562	526%
First_Health_Southcare	$569	533%
One_Health_Great_West	$569	533%
Pponext	$600	562%

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 $X.
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 Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus 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.