CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $205
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 718 N Macomb St, Monroe, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $205 (192%)

Insurance Median: $105 (98%)

Cash: $205 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (98% 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
Paramount Healthcare Inc	$25 - $239	23%
Aetna	$26 - $222	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $177	24%
Health Alliance Plan	$26 - $258	24%
Priority Health	$26 - $173	24%
Humana	$27 - $107	25%
Amerihealth	$39	37%
Meridian	$57	53%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan	$62	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$63 - $256	59%
Veterans Affairs	$105	98%
Frontpath	$183	171%
Encore Health Network	$220	206%
Health Ohio Network, Llc	$220	206%
Cofinity	$225	211%
Multiplan	$284	266%

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 $205.
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 Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital 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.