CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $176 (165%)
Insurance Median: $115 (108%)
Cash: $176 (165% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (108% 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $81 76%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $81 76%
Humana $81 - $115 76%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $81 76%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $245 76%
Aetna $88 - $194 82%
Triwest $99 93%
Active Med $101 95%
Arcadian Health Plan $101 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 - $334 95%
Christus Health $101 - $142 95%
Coventry $101 95%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $101 - $339 95%
Dignity Health $104 97%
Peoples Health $104 97%
Wellcare $106 99%
Allyalign Health $111 104%
Medicare (plans) $111 104%
Cigna $149 140%
Lsu First Choice Verity $339 317%
Gilsbar, Inc. $407 381%
Healthcare Highways $407 381%
Verity Healthnet $407 381%
Healthsmart $441 - $542 413%
Ppoplus Llc $441 413%
Five Point Credit Union $475 445%
Multiplan $475 445%
Phcs $475 445%
Health Management Network $542 507%
Provider Select $542 507%
First Health $576 539%
Verity Healthnet National $576 539%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals