CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $263
  • Cash Discount Price: $369
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $369. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$369

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$263

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: $369 (345%)
Insurance Median: $263 (246%)
Cash: $369 (345% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $263 (246% 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 246% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 146%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $99 - $532 93%
Medicare (plans) $99 - $103 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $107 94%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $324 95%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $107 100%
Blue Care Network $107 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $107 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $107 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $107 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $107 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $107 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $107 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $107 100%
Iowa Total Care $121 113%
Medicaid / KanCare $122 114%
Amish Hospital Aid $134 125%
Oscar $143 134%
Centivo $146 137%
Ambetter / Centene $170 159%
Claimdoc $203 190%
Nova $203 190%
Geha $324 303%
Newton Correctional Facility $369 345%
Health Choices $429 402%
Medical Associates $429 402%
Health Partners $501 469%
Auxiant $523 490%
Cigna $523 490%
Health Alliance $523 490%
Medica $523 490%
Midlands $523 490%
Midlands Choice $523 490%
1199 National Benefit Fund $532 498%
Allied Benefit Systems $532 498%
Asr Health Benefits $532 498%
Christian Brother Services $532 498%
Coventry $532 498%
First Health $532 498%
Lucent Health $532 498%
Luminare Health $532 498%
Medical Mutual $532 498%
Meritain $532 498%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $532 498%
Webtpa $532 498%
Crime Victim Assistance $568 532%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $568 532%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals