X-ray, pelvis
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 72170
- Insurance Median: $181
- Cash Discount Price: $79
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $98 | 92% |
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $98 | 92% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $100 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $101 | 95% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $101 | 95% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $103 | 96% |
| Tricare | $103 | 96% |
| Humana | $103 | 96% |
| Hchsync Centrus Health Direct [503999916] | $118 - $138 | 110% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $127 | 119% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $142 | 133% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $165 | 154% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $165 - $236 | 154% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $165 | 154% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $196 | 184% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $205 | 192% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $205 | 192% |
| Cigna | $236 - $314 | 221% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $236 | 221% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $236 | 221% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $236 | 221% |
| Php [503200005] | $236 | 221% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $236 | 221% |
| Aetna | $236 | 221% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $236 | 221% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $244 | 228% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $275 | 257% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $309 | 289% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $354 | 331% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray, pelvis procedure (CPT 72170) at the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus, the cash median price is $79.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's negotiated rates ranging from $98 to $354. While the facility is located in Great Bend, KS (ZIP 67530), the data does not provide specific county or state average benchmarks for comparison. However, the facility's cash rate of $79.00 is notably lower than the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, suggesting that paying cash directly could result in substantial savings compared to standard insurance reimbursement. Patients with high-deductible plans or those without insurance may find this cash price advantageous, as it avoids the administrative overhead and markup often associated with commercial insurance billing cycles.
It is important to note that while the facility offers a cash median of $79.00, the negotiated rates for various payers range widely, with the lowest commercial rate at $98 and the highest at $354. This disparity highlights that being in-network does not guarantee the lowest possible price, as some commercial contracts exceed the cash-pay amount. To maximize savings, patients should explicitly request a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can further reduce the final bill. Additionally, patients should avoid accepting summary bills and instead demand a full itemized statement to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included, which is the most effective way to identify and correct potential billing errors before payment.