CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $128 (120%)

Insurance Median: $106 (99%)

Cash: $128 (120% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (99% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$59	55%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$59	55%
Humana	$59 - $99	55%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$59	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$59 - $245	55%
Aetna	$64 - $108	60%
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 - $246	95%
Cigna	$104	97%
Dignity Health	$104	97%
Peoples Health	$104	97%
Wellcare	$106	99%
Allyalign Health	$111	104%
Medicare (plans)	$111	104%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$246	230%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$296	277%
Healthcare Highways	$296	277%
Verity Healthnet	$296	277%
Healthsmart	$320 - $394	300%
Ppoplus Llc	$320	300%
Five Point Credit Union	$345	323%
Multiplan	$345	323%
Phcs	$345	323%
Health Management Network	$394	369%
Provider Select	$394	369%
First Health	$419	392%
Verity Healthnet National	$419	392%

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 $128.
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 Christus St Frances Cabrini 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.