X-ray, lower back
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 92% |
| Vc Hope | $98 | 92% |
| Va | $98 | 92% |
| Via Christi Research | $98 | 92% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $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 Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc, the facility's negotiated rates range from $98 to $138, with a median negotiated rate of $99.00. This facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67235). While specific cash and median paid amounts are not listed for this service, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurer's allowed amount might exceed the cash price. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can offer significant fee reductions for upfront payment.
The Medicare benchmark for this procedure is $106.81, which serves as a key reference point for evaluating pricing fairness. Although the data does not provide explicit state or county average comparisons for this specific code, the facility's negotiated rates generally align closely with the Medicare amount, with some payers like UnitedHealthcare and Corizon showing higher ranges ($100–$123 and $114–$123 respectively). To ensure you are receiving a fair price, it is recommended to request an itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as summary bills often obscure individual charges. Additionally, if you encounter a balance bill for out-of-network ancillary services, you may be eligible for protections under the No Surprises Act, which limits surprise billing for emergency and non-emergency care at in-network facilities.