CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $342
Cash Discount Price: $336
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center is $342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $336. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9000 Franklin Square Drive, Rosedale, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$336

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: $336 (315%)

Insurance Median: $342 (320%)

Cash: $336 (315% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$342	320%
Amerigroup	$342	320%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$342	320%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$342	320%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$342	320%
Cigna	$342	320%
First Health	$342	320%
Hscsn	$342	320%
Humana	$342	320%
Kaiser Permanente	$342	320%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc	$342	320%
Mamsi	$342	320%
Medstar Family Choice	$342	320%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$342	320%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo	$342	320%
Pfc	$342	320%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$342	320%
Tricare	$342	320%
United Behavioral Health Inc	$342	320%
UnitedHealthcare	$342	320%

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 $336.
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 Medstar Franklin Square 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.