X-ray, pelvis
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 72170
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $46 | 43% |
| Aetna | $63 | 59% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| Va | $98 | 92% |
| Vc Hope | $98 | 92% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 92% |
| Via Christi Research | $98 | 92% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $100 | 94% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $100 - $275 | 94% |
| Corizon | $123 | 115% |
| Smarthealth | $138 | 129% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $167 | 156% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 72170 (X-ray, pelvis) at Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc, the negotiated rates range from $46 to $275 depending on the insurance carrier, 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 this service. While some payers like Coventry City Of Wichita and Aetna have negotiated rates of $46 and $63 respectively, others such as UnitedHealthcare can reach up to $275. It is important to note that cash-pay options are not listed for this specific code, but patients with high-deductible plans should verify if paying out-of-pocket directly could result in lower costs than their specific insurance plan's negotiated rate, as administrative fees and contract structures often inflate commercial prices above the actual cost of care.
Patients should be aware that while this facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital in Wichita, KS, the absence of a listed cash median suggests that standard self-pay discounts may not apply or are not publicly disclosed for this specific procedure. To secure the most favorable price, individuals should explicitly request a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount before scheduling, as hospitals often offer 20% to 50% reductions for upfront payments that bypass costly insurance billing cycles. Additionally, since the No Surprises Act prohibits balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, patients can rest assured that they will not be billed for the difference between the chargemaster and the allowed amount if the facility is in-network, though they