CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $448
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,385
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Research Medical Center is $448. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,385. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,385

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$448

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: $2,385 (2233%)
Insurance Median: $448 (419%)
Cash: $2,385 (2233% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $448 (419% 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 419% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 319%). 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 $30 - $1,765 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $930 29%
Aetna $33 - $1,217 31%
Humana $33 - $1,551 31%
Corvel Corporation $36 - $1,551 34%
Oha Network $37 - $1,193 35%
United $60 - $1,073 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Cigna $122 - $1,193 114%
Ambetter / Centene $444 416%
Nhc Advantage $453 424%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $477 447%
Universal Healthcare $835 782%
Coventry $959 898%
Coventry Kc Mo $978 916%
College Park Family Care Center $1,026 961%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $1,145 - $1,193 1072%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $1,789 1675%
Triwest Health Alliance $1,789 1675%
Cco, Inc. $1,908 1786%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $1,908 1786%
UnitedHealthcare $2,123 - $2,385 1988%

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