CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $75
Cash Discount Price: $69
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$75

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: $69 (65%)

Insurance Median: $75 (70%)

Cash: $69 (65% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $75 (70% 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	$6 - $77	6%
Aetna	$8 - $134	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $107	7%
Humana	$8 - $145	7%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$8 - $104	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $137	12%
Vantage Ppo	$14 - $162	13%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$14 - $154	13%
Multiplan-All Plans	$17 - $145	16%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$29 - $120	27%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$36 - $137	34%
Geha-All Plans	$36 - $120	34%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$42 - $134	39%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$42 - $134	39%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$128	120%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$145	136%

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 $69.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.