CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Rush University Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $205
Cash Discount Price: $218
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Rush University Medical Center is $205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$218

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$205

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: $218 (204%)

Insurance Median: $205 (192%)

Cash: $218 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $205 (192% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $436	31%
Cigna	$42 - $436	39%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans	$70	66%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans	$70	66%
Molina Mcaid	$75	70%
Aetna	$115 - $436	108%
Molina Fide-Snp	$117	110%
Meridian Dnsp	$118	110%
Ambetter / Centene	$151	141%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans	$152	142%
UnitedHealthcare	$247 - $589	231%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$436	408%
Humana	$436	408%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$436	408%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$462	433%

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 $218.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Rush University Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72170.
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.