CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Essentia Health Fosston

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $233
  • Cash Discount Price: $344
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Essentia Health Fosston is $233. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $344. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Hilligoss Boulevard Se, Fosston, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$344

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$233

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: $344 (322%)
Insurance Median: $233 (218%)
Cash: $344 (322% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $233 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Itasca Med Care $106 99%
Primewest $106 99%
Healthpartners Care Pmap $181 169%
Medica Access $185 173%
Sanford Health Plan $199 - $210 186%
Advocare/Security Health $232 217%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $232 - $405 217%
Freedom Blue Ppo $232 217%
Healthpartners Care Msho / Mcr Adv $232 217%
Imcare Msho Pcc Prime $232 217%
Imcare Msho Ref Req $232 217%
Medica Advantage Solutions $232 217%
Medica Msho/Dual Solutions $232 217%
Medica Prime Solution Group $232 217%
Medicare (plans) $232 217%
Nd Va Administration $232 217%
Platinum Blue/Vantage Blue $232 217%
Primewest Msho $232 217%
Secure Blue Msho $232 217%
Ubh Cost Plan $232 217%
Ubh Msho $232 217%
Ucare Msho $232 217%
UnitedHealthcare $232 - $421 217%
Healthpartners $283 - $309 265%
Ucare $306 286%
Cigna $309 289%
Healthpartners Pcc Prime $309 289%
Wea $335 - $358 314%
America'S Ppo $360 337%
Medica $386 - $407 361%
Medica Uplan $386 361%
Wps $391 366%
Aetna $395 370%
Blue Plus Pmap Pcc Prime $405 379%
Medica Choice $419 392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 Hilligoss Boulevard Se, Fosston, MN 56542
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals