CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $629
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,340
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $629. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$629

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: $2,340 (2191%)
Insurance Median: $629 (589%)
Cash: $2,340 (2191% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $629 (589% 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 589% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 489%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $182 - $666 170%
Molina $182 - $193 170%
United $182 - $1,084 170%
Humana $184 - $666 172%
Corvel $365 - $386 342%
Prime Health $365 - $386 342%
Coventry Cares $409 - $433 383%
Signature Advantage $432 - $458 404%
Cigna $668 - $708 625%
Essence Healthcare $1,022 - $1,084 957%
Baptist Health Network $1,227 - $1,300 1149%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky $1,431 - $1,517 1340%
Occupational Mc Alliance $1,817 - $1,926 1701%
Multiplan $2,158 - $2,288 2020%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals