X-ray, lower back
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 72110
- Insurance Median: $228
- Cash Discount Price: $108
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 | $98 | 92% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $98 | 92% |
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $100 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $101 | 95% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $101 | 95% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $103 | 96% |
| Humana | $103 | 96% |
| Tricare | $103 | 96% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $127 | 119% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $142 | 133% |
| Hchsync Centrus Health Direct [503999916] | $163 - $190 | 153% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $205 | 192% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $205 | 192% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $228 | 213% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $228 - $325 | 213% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $228 | 213% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $244 | 228% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $271 | 254% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $309 | 289% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $325 | 304% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $325 | 304% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $325 | 304% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $325 | 304% |
| Php [503200005] | $325 | 304% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $325 | 304% |
| Cigna | $325 - $434 | 304% |
| Aetna | $325 | 304% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $379 | 355% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $488 | 457% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray of the lower back (CPT code 72110) at the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus, the facility's cash price is $108.00, which is significantly lower than the average negotiated rates paid by insurance plans. While the median negotiated amount across payers is $228.00, the cash rate represents a substantial discount, potentially saving patients with high-deductible plans who may not meet their insurance thresholds. It is important to note that commercial insurance rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative costs and contract structures, meaning paying out-of-pocket upfront can sometimes result in a lower total cost than relying on an insurance claim that might be subject to balance billing if services are rendered out-of-network.
Patients should verify their specific plan details before scheduling, as some insurers may have different negotiated rates than the state or county averages shown here. If you choose to pay with insurance, ensure you understand your deductible status, as you may be responsible for the full negotiated amount before coverage begins. For those paying directly, ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the $108.00 cash price. Always request a detailed, itemized bill before finalizing payment to ensure all charges are accurate and to avoid unexpected discrepancies, as summary bills often obscure individual line items that could be disputed.