CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

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

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $159
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$159

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: $179 (168%)

Insurance Median: $159 (149%)

Cash: $179 (168% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $159 (149% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $171	51%
Passport	$70 - $199	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$72 - $190	67%
Wellcare	$72 - $135	67%
Aetna	$75	70%
Humana	$75 - $100	70%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$96	90%
Cigna	$100	94%
Essence Health	$100	94%
Signature	$100 - $103	94%
Va Ccn	$100	94%
Devoted	$101 - $119	95%
Communicare	$105	98%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$105	98%
Velocity	$120 - $390	112%
Key Benefit Administrators	$130	122%
Prime Group Health	$141 - $338	132%
Encore	$239	224%
Multiplan	$263 - $358	246%
Omca	$378	354%
Corvel	$398	373%
Cshn	$398	373%
Health Smart	$398	373%
National Comp Care	$398	373%

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 $179.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

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 72170.
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.