CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Rush Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $971
Cash Discount Price: $1,228
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Rush Memorial Hospital is $971. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1300 N Main St, Rushville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$971

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: $1,228 (1150%)

Insurance Median: $971 (909%)

Cash: $1,228 (1150% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $971 (909% 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 909% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 809%). 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

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $2,569	7%
Aetna	$8 - $2,954	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $2,345	7%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$8 - $996	7%
Consumers Life Ins-All Plans	$8 - $2,890	7%
Humana	$8 - $2,954	7%
My True Advantage - All Plans	$8 - $996	7%
Today'S Option Mcr Adv-All Plans	$8 - $1,025	7%
Viant Beech St Mcr Adv	$8 - $1,025	7%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans	$11 - $1,593	10%
Multiplan-All Plans	$11 - $2,987	10%
Encore Health Services-All Plans	$14 - $3,147	13%
Phcs-All Plans	$14 - $2,569	13%
Siho-All Plans	$14 - $2,954	13%
Cigna	$32 - $1,388	30%
Health Net	$32 - $946	30%
Coventry/First Health-All Plans	$44 - $2,890	41%
Sagamore-All Plans	$2,954	2766%
Community Health Alliance-All Plans	$3,019	2827%

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 $1,228.
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 Rush Memorial Hospital 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.