CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Franciscan Health Munster

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $374
  • Cash Discount Price: $279
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Franciscan Health Munster is $374. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$279

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$374

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: $279 (261%)
Insurance Median: $374 (350%)
Cash: $279 (261% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $374 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Mdwise [1175] $91 85%
Medicaid / KanCare $91 - $110 85%
Managed Health Services [1302] $94 88%
Medicare (plans) $111 104%
Workers Comp [1172] $221 207%
Aetna $250 234%
Commercial [2001] $250 - $894 234%
Managed Care [2000] $250 - $894 234%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $267 - $983 250%
United Medical Resources [1158] $366 - $401 343%
United Medical Resources [1301] $366 - $401 343%
UnitedHealthcare $366 - $401 343%
Unicare [1150] $374 350%
Cigna $555 - $894 520%
Great West Insurance [1055] $894 837%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN 46321
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals