CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Winnmed

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $62
Cash Discount Price: $169
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Winnmed is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$62

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: $169 (158%)

Insurance Median: $62 (58%)

Cash: $169 (158% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $62 (58% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Health Partners - All Plans	$12 - $320	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $203	12%
Medica Ifb	$19 - $321	18%
Medica Mayo Clinic	$19 - $320	18%
Medica Mayo Health Plan - All Other Plans	$19 - $332	18%
Aetna	$20 - $339	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $197	22%
Preferred One - All Plans	$127 - $332	119%

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 $169.
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 Winnmed 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.