CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $206
  • Cash Discount Price: $680
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down is $206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $680. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$680

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$206

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: $680 (637%)
Insurance Median: $206 (193%)
Cash: $680 (637% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $206 (193% 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
Immergrun $25 - $243 23%
Aetna $47 - $582 44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $467 44%
Healthpartners $47 - $826 44%
Iowa Total Care $47 - $389 44%
Medical Associates $47 - $486 44%
Molina Healthcare $47 - $389 44%
UnitedHealthcare $47 - $411 44%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $49 - $105 46%
Oscar Health $62 - $612 58%
Great River Health Systems $69 - $680 65%
Quad City Community Healthcare $74 - $729 69%
Sedgwick $79 - $778 74%
Global Excel $84 - $826 79%
Sanford Health Plan $84 - $826 79%
Employee Benefit Systems $87 - $875 81%
Sisco $87 - $855 81%
Healthsmart $89 - $875 83%
Hfn $91 - $894 85%
Multiplan $91 - $894 85%
Aplos Health Plan $108 - $778 101%
Midlands Choice $152 - $632 142%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals