CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $413
  • Cash Discount Price: $670
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Berkshire Medical Center is $413. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $670. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$670

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$413

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: $670 (627%)
Insurance Median: $413 (387%)
Cash: $670 (627% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $413 (387% 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 387% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 287%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cdphp $41 - $635 38%
Health New England $41 - $492 38%
Mcd Out Of State $41 - $71 38%
Medicaid / KanCare $41 - $71 38%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $45 - $398 42%
Point32Health $45 - $670 42%
Workers Comp $46 - $428 43%
Bmchnp $47 - $92 44%
Other Government $53 - $134 50%
Medicare (plans) $55 - $132 51%
Hospice $56 - $134 52%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $607 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 - $600 54%
Commcare Alliance $58 - $158 54%
Fallon $58 - $310 54%
Aetna $66 - $532 62%
Mbhp $71 66%
Comm Hne Hmo $98 - $465 92%
Comm Hne Ppo $104 - $494 97%
Unicare $106 - $457 99%
Allways Nhp $383 - $456 359%
Beacon $504 - $635 472%
Cigna $533 - $656 499%
Mvp $533 - $635 499%
Oxford $533 - $635 499%
First Health $551 - $670 516%
Connecticare $563 - $670 527%
Consolidated Health Plans $563 - $670 527%
Other Commercial $563 - $670 527%
Phcs $563 - $670 527%
Self Pay $563 - $670 527%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals