CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Massac Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Massac Memorial Hospital is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28 Chick Street, Po Box 850, Metropolis, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $375 (351%)

Insurance Median: $126 (118%)

Cash: $375 (351% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (118% 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	$62 - $907	58%
Aetna	$66 - $773	62%
Chesi Op Only-All Plans	$66 - $501	62%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$66 - $501	62%
Humana	$66 - $501	62%
Health Alliance Exchange	$81 - $614	76%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$81 - $614	76%
Prime Health Services-All Plans	$81 - $614	76%
Healthlink Hmo	$92 - $693	86%
Cigna	$103 - $779	96%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$103 - $777	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $794	98%
Multiplan-All Plans	$112 - $850	105%
Medicaid / KanCare	$126	118%
Molina Ky Mcaid	$126	118%

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 $375.
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 Massac Memorial Hospital 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.