CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Horn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $320
Cash Discount Price: $427
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Horn Memorial Hospital is $320. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $427. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 E 2Nd St, Ida Grove, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$427

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$320

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: $427 (400%)

Insurance Median: $320 (300%)

Cash: $427 (400% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $320 (300% 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 300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 200%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - All Other Plans	$66	62%
Wellmark Ppo	$73	68%
Triwest - All Plans	$106	99%
Aetna	$320	300%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$320	300%
Molina Mcr - All Other Plans	$320	300%
UnitedHealthcare	$320 - $523	300%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$336	315%
Medicaid / KanCare	$336	315%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $427.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Horn Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72110.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.