CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $965
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Research Medical Center is $965. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$965

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: $5,133 (4806%)
Insurance Median: $965 (903%)
Cash: $5,133 (4806% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $965 (903% 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 903% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 803%). 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
Multiplan $43 - $3,799 40%
Corvel Corporation $51 - $3,337 48%
Oha Network $53 - $2,567 50%
Aetna $59 - $2,618 55%
United $60 - $2,310 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 - $2,002 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Humana $72 - $3,337 67%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Cigna $122 - $2,567 114%
Ambetter / Centene $955 894%
Nhc Advantage $975 913%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $1,027 962%
Universal Healthcare $1,797 1682%
Coventry $2,064 1932%
Coventry Kc Mo $2,105 1971%
College Park Family Care Center $2,207 2066%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $2,464 - $2,567 2307%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $3,850 3605%
Triwest Health Alliance $3,850 3605%
Cco, Inc. $4,107 3845%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $4,107 3845%
UnitedHealthcare $4,569 - $5,133 4278%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals