CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $342
Cash Discount Price: $380
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Bienville Medical Center is $342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $380. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$380

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$342

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: $380 (356%)

Insurance Median: $342 (320%)

Cash: $380 (356% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $342 (320% 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 320% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 220%). 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

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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
Aetna	$37 - $632	35%
Medicaid / KanCare	$37 - $371	35%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas	$37 - $371	35%
Mmd Healthy Blue	$37 - $371	35%
Mmd La Hlth Conn	$37 - $371	35%
Mmd Misc	$37 - $371	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $371	35%
Cashiering	$253 - $380	237%
Cigna	$316	296%
Ambetter / Centene	$342	320%
Humana	$342 - $408	320%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$342	320%
Medicare (plans)	$342	320%
Misc Mgd Care	$342 - $632	320%
Mmc Blue Advantage	$342	320%
Mmc Misc	$342	320%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv	$342	320%
Va Health	$342	320%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$381	357%
Wc City Of Arcadia	$569	533%
Wc House Of Raeford	$569	533%
Wc Misc	$569	533%
Wc Stonetrust	$569	533%
Aarp	$632	592%
Allegiance Health Managme	$632	592%
Amfirst	$632	592%
Apwu	$632	592%
Liberty Mutual	$632	592%
Misc Comm A-L	$632	592%
Misc Comm M-Z	$632	592%
Tricare	$632	592%

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 $380.
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 Bienville Medical Center 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.