CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $132
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$132

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: $118 (110%)

Insurance Median: $132 (124%)

Cash: $118 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $132 (124% 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
Cigna	$11 - $141	10%
Aetna	$12 - $243	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $194	11%
Humana	$12 - $264	11%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$12 - $188	11%
Vantage Ppo	$21 - $295	20%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$21 - $280	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $249	22%
Multiplan-All Plans	$26 - $264	24%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$36 - $218	34%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$44 - $249	41%
Geha-All Plans	$44 - $218	41%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$52 - $243	49%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$52 - $243	49%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$233	218%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$264	247%

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 $118.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.