CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Sanford Wheaton Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $331
Cash Discount Price: $310
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center is $331. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $310. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 12Th Street North, Wheaton, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$310

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$331

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: $310 (290%)

Insurance Median: $331 (310%)

Cash: $310 (290% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $331 (310% 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 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). 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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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	$94 - $359	88%
Ucare	$112 - $341	105%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$196	184%
Aetna	$212 - $337	198%
Health Partners	$212 - $314	198%
Medicare (plans)	$212	198%
UnitedHealthcare	$212 - $324	198%
Security Health Plan	$213	199%
Primewest	$216 - $235	202%
Sanford Health Plan	$306 - $360	286%
Medica	$341 - $367	319%
First Choice Health Network	$349	327%
Healthez	$349	327%
Multiplan	$349	327%

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 $310.
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 Sanford Wheaton Medical Center 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.