CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $240
  • Cash Discount Price: $540
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $240. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $540. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$540

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$240

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: $540 (506%)
Insurance Median: $240 (225%)
Cash: $540 (506% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $240 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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
Iowa Total Care $94 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $95 89%
Aetna $102 - $694 95%
Medicare (plans) $102 - $106 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $103 96%
UnitedHealthcare $104 - $831 97%
Amish Hospital Aid $138 129%
Oscar $142 133%
Centivo $163 153%
Ambetter / Centene $175 164%
Claimdoc $209 196%
Nova $209 196%
Geha $240 225%
Preferred Health Choice $297 278%
Health Choices $304 285%
Midlands Choice $482 - $748 451%
Wps $498 466%
The Alliance $502 470%
Mhnet $665 623%
1199 National Benefit Fund $694 650%
Allied Benefit Systems $694 650%
Asr Health Benefits $694 650%
Christian Brother Services $694 650%
Coventry $694 650%
First Health $694 650%
Lucent Health $694 650%
Luminare Health $694 650%
Medical Mutual $694 650%
Meritain $694 650%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $694 650%
Webtpa $694 650%
Auxiant $748 700%
Cigna $748 700%
Medica $748 700%
Midlands $748 700%
Multiplan $748 700%
Unity $748 700%
Crime Victim Assistance $831 778%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $831 778%
Stephenson Cty Health $831 778%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals