CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $628
Cash Discount Price: $942
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $628. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $942. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$942

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$628

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $942 (882%)

Insurance Median: $628 (588%)

Cash: $942 (882% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $628 (588% of 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 588% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 488%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$91 - $901	85%
Humana	$91 - $397	85%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$96	90%
Cigna	$100	94%
Essence Health	$100	94%
Passport	$100 - $1,046	94%
Signature	$100 - $103	94%
Va Ccn	$100	94%
Devoted	$101 - $628	95%
Communicare	$105	98%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$105	98%
Velocity	$120 - $2,051	112%
Key Benefit Administrators	$130	122%
Wellcare	$135 - $377	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$377 - $998	353%
Aetna	$397	372%
Prime Group Health	$744 - $1,779	697%
Encore	$1,256	1176%
Multiplan	$1,381 - $1,884	1293%
Omca	$1,988	1861%
Corvel	$2,093	1960%
Cshn	$2,093	1960%
Health Smart	$2,093	1960%
National Comp Care	$2,093	1960%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $942.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72110.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.