CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $205
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $106. 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 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $106 (99%)

Cash: $205 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (99% 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
Health Partners	$9 - $399	8%
Itasca Medical Care	$9 - $106	8%
Medica	$9 - $370	8%
Primewest	$9 - $106	8%
South Country Health Alliance	$9 - $106	8%
Ucare	$9 - $243	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $302	9%
Hennepin Health	$10 - $108	9%
Sanford Health Plan	$12 - $302	11%
Security Health Plan	$12 - $384	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $292	11%
Wellcare	$12 - $106	11%
America'S Ppo	$267 - $369	250%
First Health	$420	393%
Multiplan	$435	407%
Private Healthcare Systems	$435	407%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$461	432%

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: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Fairview Bethesda 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.