CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at University of Michigan Health System is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $163 (153%)
Insurance Median: $30 (28%)
Cash: $163 (153% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (28% 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.

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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 $5 - $298 5%
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $18 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $157 5%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $5 - $18 5%
Hap Midwest $5 - $18 5%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $5 - $284 5%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $226 5%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $5 - $24 5%
Priority Health $5 - $452 5%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $330 5%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $6 - $19 6%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $7 - $157 7%
Health Alliance Plan $7 - $23 7%
Humana $7 - $23 7%
Huron Valley Pace $7 - $22 7%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $24 7%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $7 - $23 7%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $7 - $23 7%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $7 - $23 7%
Paramount Health Care $7 - $375 7%
Thome Pace $7 - $23 7%
Triwest $7 - $23 7%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $7 - $23 7%
Zing Health $7 - $24 7%
Employee Benefit Logistic $12 - $40 11%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $19 - $194 18%
Metrocare $21 - $212 20%
Priority Health [1038] $21 - $303 20%
Hap [1023] $25 - $339 23%
Plain Church Group $27 - $271 25%
First Health $29 - $346 27%
Cofinity $30 - $310 28%
Confinity Advantage $30 - $298 28%
Beaumont Health Network $32 - $316 30%
Nomi Health $32 - $316 30%
Provider Network Of America $32 - $316 30%
First Agency $34 - $339 32%
Parkview Health Plan Services $34 - $339 32%
Bronson Healthcare Group $38 - $384 36%
Multiplan $38 - $384 36%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals