CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $253
  • Cash Discount Price: $223
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Spencer Municipal Hospital is $253. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $223. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$223

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$253

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: $223 (209%)
Insurance Median: $253 (237%)
Cash: $223 (209% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $253 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Wellmark Hmo $73 68%
Wellmark Ppo $80 75%
Medicare (plans) $93 - $94 87%
UnitedHealthcare $93 - $268 87%
Humana $94 - $283 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $104 97%
Healthpartners (All) $238 223%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $253 237%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $253 237%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $268 251%
Avera Health Plan $283 265%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $283 265%
First Choice Of Midwest $283 265%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $283 265%
Sanford Health $283 265%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals