CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Down East Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $197
Cash Discount Price: $291
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Down East Community Hospital is $197. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$197

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: $291 (272%)

Insurance Median: $197 (184%)

Cash: $291 (272% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $197 (184% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $533	47%
Humana	$50 - $291	47%
Wellcare	$50 - $291	47%
Partners Direct Health	$57 - $331	53%
Aetna	$94 - $552	88%
Community Health Options	$94 - $547	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$97 - $568	91%
Cigna	$102 - $596	95%
Martins Point	$102 - $595	95%
Patients Advocates	$102 - $595	95%
Harvard Pilgrim	$103 - $605	96%

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 $291.
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 Down East Community Hospital 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.