CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $173
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $173. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 Pine Street, Eldorado, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$173

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $173 (162%)

Insurance Median: $83 (78%)

Cash: $173 (162% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (78% 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
Cigna	$9 - $185	8%
Aetna	$10 - $185	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $185	19%
Meridian Health Plan	$36 - $83	34%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois	$36 - $83	34%
Health Alliance	$83 - $185	78%
Humana	$83	78%
UnitedHealthcare	$83 - $196	78%
Wellcare	$83	78%
Healthlink	$185 - $196	173%
Healthsmart (Ihg)	$185	173%
Hope Trust	$185	173%
Multiplan/Phcs	$185	173%
Zelis (Hfn)	$185	173%
Sagamore	$189	177%
Corvel	$208	195%

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 $173.
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 Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations 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.