CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Trinity Rock Island

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $135
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Trinity Rock Island is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2701 17Th St, Rock Island, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $135 (126%)

Insurance Median: $59 (55%)

Cash: $135 (126% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (55% 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
Aetna	$12 - $302	11%
Ambetter / Centene	$12 - $177	11%
Amerivantage	$12 - $116	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $224	11%
Health Alliance	$12 - $113	11%
Humana	$12 - $116	11%
Medicare (plans)	$12 - $113	11%
Meridian Health Plan	$12 - $116	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $279	11%
Cigna	$24 - $339	22%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$26 - $224	24%
Health Partners Open Network	$31 - $154	29%
Iowa Total Care	$83	78%
Bc Illinois Community	$88 - $104	82%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$253	237%
Medica Exchange Insure	$283	265%

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 $135.
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 Trinity Rock Island 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.