CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $102
  • Cash Discount Price: $394
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $394. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$394

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$102

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: $394 (369%)
Insurance Median: $102 (95%)
Cash: $394 (369% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $102 (95% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $37 11%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $104 12%
Kaiser $14 - $46 13%
Humana $16 - $102 15%
Coventry $19 - $512 18%
Aetna $23 - $670 22%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $112 64%
Paradigm Wc $386 361%
Secure Health $473 443%
Coventry Wc $512 479%
Alamed Wc $552 517%
Fcci Wc $552 517%
Multiplan $591 553%
Evolution Wc $630 590%
Prime Health Wc $630 - $709 590%
Corvel Wc $670 627%
Novanet Wc $670 627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL