CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $335
  • Cash Discount Price: $526
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at University of Missouri Health Care is $335. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $526. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$526

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$335

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: $526 (492%)
Insurance Median: $335 (314%)
Cash: $526 (492% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $335 (314% 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 314% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 214%). 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
Medica With Mu Health $64 60%
Coventry Health Plan $73 68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $83 - $525 78%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $621 95%
Aetna $103 - $736 96%
American Health Management $103 96%
Humana $103 96%
Wellcare $103 96%
Provider Partners Health Plan $105 98%
Healthlink $118 - $517 110%
Healthy Blue $136 127%
United Community $136 127%
Home State $145 136%
Immergun $279 - $335 261%
Coventry Health Plan National $597 - $717 559%
Mercy $597 - $717 559%
Cox Health Network $637 - $765 596%
Cigna $677 - $813 634%
Multiplan $700 - $841 655%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals