X-ray, lower back
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 72110
- Insurance Median: $99
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Va | $98 | 92% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| Via Christi Research | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 92% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $98 | 92% |
| Vc Hope | $98 | 92% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $100 - $275 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $100 | 94% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $102 | 95% |
| Aetna | $114 | 107% |
| Corizon | $123 | 115% |
| Smarthealth | $138 | 129% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $167 | 156% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 72110 (X-ray, lower back) at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the negotiated rates across 13 payers range from $98 to $167, with a median negotiated amount of $99.00. These commercial rates are significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, which serves as the federal baseline for the true cost of care. While some commercial plans, such as UnitedHealthcare, show a wide range from $100 to $275, the majority of payers cluster tightly between $98 and $138. It is important to note that cash-pay rates are not available for this specific service, meaning patients cannot utilize potential cash discounts to lower their out-of-pocket costs.
Patients should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for emergency services at in-network facilities, unexpected ancillary services like emergency physician visits or lab tests may still trigger out-of-network billing if those specific providers are not contracted. To avoid surprise costs, patients should request a full itemized bill before paying and dispute any errors, as over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes such as double-billing or unbundled codes. Additionally, since cash prices are not listed for this procedure, patients should verify their deductible status with their insurer before scheduling, as they may be responsible for the full negotiated amount if their plan has not yet met its deductible threshold.