CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: St Alexius Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at St Alexius Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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%)

Insurance Median: $111 (104%)

Ins. Median: $111 (104% 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	$49 - $116	46%
Cigna	$85 - $89	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$90 - $196	84%
County Care	$90	84%
Harmony Health Plan	$90	84%
Illinicare	$90	84%
Medicaid / KanCare	$90	84%
Meridian	$90	84%
Humana	$91 - $111	85%
Aarp	$105	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $112	98%
Covid-19 Uninsured	$111	104%
Medicare (plans)	$111 - $114	104%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois	$114	107%
Bright Health	$139	130%
Smarthealth	$155	145%
Actin Care	$172	161%
Ambetter / Centene	$180	169%

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 $X.
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 St Alexius 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.