CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $363
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $363. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$363

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $363 (340%)
Insurance Median: $53 (50%)
Cash: $363 (340% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (50% 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.

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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
Molina $10 - $84 9%
Coventry $12 - $52 11%
Aetna $13 - $84 12%
Clear Springs Health $13 - $54 12%
Health Alliance $13 - $70 12%
Longevity Health Plan $13 - $52 12%
Sinai Medical Group $13 - $52 12%
United $13 - $68 12%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $52 12%
Village Md $13 - $65 12%
Wellcare $13 - $55 12%
Zing Health $13 - $53 12%
Uic Physician Group $14 - $57 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $84 14%
Union Health Service $15 - $63 14%
Dolton Medical Associates $16 - $65 15%
Mac Neal Health Providers $16 - $65 15%
Mercy Physician Association $16 - $65 15%
Unified Physicians Network $16 - $65 15%
West Suburban Health Providers $16 - $65 15%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $17 - $70 16%
Lake County Physician Associates $17 - $68 16%
Northshore Physician Association $17 - $68 16%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $17 - $68 16%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $17 - $70 16%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $17 - $68 16%
Valenz $17 - $69 16%
Campus Care $19 - $78 18%
Healthsmart $19 - $78 18%
The Alliance $19 - $78 18%
Cigna $20 - $84 19%
Healthlink $20 - $188 19%
County Care Health Plan $21 - $84 20%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $21 - $76 20%
Meridian $21 - $84 20%
Physician Care Network Inc $21 - $77 20%
St Anthony Health Network $21 - $74 20%
Youthcare Healthchoice $21 - $84 20%
Multiplan $27 - $191 25%
Equian $74 - $191 69%
Zelis $74 - $191 69%
Integrated Health Plan $81 - $210 76%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals