CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $336
Cash Discount Price: $407
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital is $336. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $407. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 238 South Congress Street, Rushville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$407

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$336

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: $407 (381%)

Insurance Median: $336 (315%)

Cash: $407 (381% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $336 (315% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$13 - $704	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $766	12%
Molina Mmai-All Other Plans	$13 - $336	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $704	12%
Cigna	$15 - $578	14%
Multiplan/Phcs-All Plans	$38 - $704	36%
Health Dynamics-All Plans	$98 - $704	92%
Preferred Medical Claims Solution-All Plans	$111 - $704	104%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans	$111 - $704	104%
Corvel-All Plans	$183	171%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$183 - $297	171%
Molina Healthcare Mcaid	$183 - $297	171%
Humana	$336	315%
Beech Street-All Plans	$704	659%
Encompass-All Plans	$704	659%
Healthlink-All Plans	$704	659%
Hfn Epo	$704	659%
Hfn Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$704	659%
Wexford Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$704	659%
Healthsmart-All Plans	$743	696%

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 $407.
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 Sarah D Culbertson 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.