CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $279
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$279

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $279 (261%)
Insurance Median: $28 (26%)
Cash: $279 (261% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (26% 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 $7 - $45 7%
Coventry $8 - $28 7%
Aetna $9 - $45 8%
Clear Springs Health $9 - $29 8%
Health Alliance $9 - $38 8%
Longevity Health Plan $9 - $28 8%
Sinai Medical Group $9 - $28 8%
Uic Physician Group $9 - $31 8%
United $9 - $44 8%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $28 8%
Village Md $9 - $35 8%
Wellcare $9 - $30 8%
Zing Health $9 - $29 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $45 9%
Union Health Service $10 - $34 9%
Dolton Medical Associates $11 - $35 10%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $11 - $38 10%
Lake County Physician Associates $11 - $37 10%
Mac Neal Health Providers $11 - $35 10%
Mercy Physician Association $11 - $35 10%
Northshore Physician Association $11 - $37 10%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $11 - $37 10%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $11 - $38 10%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $11 - $37 10%
Unified Physicians Network $11 - $35 10%
Valenz $11 - $38 10%
West Suburban Health Providers $11 - $35 10%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $12 - $36 11%
Physician Care Network Inc $12 - $37 11%
St Anthony Health Network $12 - $35 11%
Campus Care $13 - $43 12%
County Care Health Plan $13 - $45 12%
Healthlink $13 - $188 12%
Healthsmart $13 - $43 12%
Meridian $13 - $45 12%
The Alliance $13 - $43 12%
Youthcare Healthchoice $13 - $45 12%
Cigna $14 - $46 13%
Multiplan $18 - $116 17%
Equian $45 - $116 42%
Zelis $45 - $116 42%
Integrated Health Plan $49 - $128 46%

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