CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Liberty Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $196
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Liberty Hospital is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $196. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Glenn Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$196

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $196 (184%)

Insurance Median: $143 (134%)

Cash: $196 (184% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (134% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $552	12%
Aetna	$53 - $98	50%
Humana	$93 - $100	87%
Cigna	$98	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$98 - $169	92%
Medicare (plans)	$99 - $107	93%
Healthy Blue	$105	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$124	116%
Home State Health	$143	134%
Fox Everett	$413 - $419	387%
Phcs	$516 - $524	483%
Multiplan	$571 - $579	535%

Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary

Liberty Hospital, located at 2525 Glenn Hendren Dr in Liberty, MO, offers a CPT code 72110 for an X-ray of the lower back. The facility's cash median rate is $196, which is notably lower than the gross charge of $693. For patients with high-deductible plans, paying cash at this rate might be more cost-effective than using insurance, as the median negotiated rate of $143 is higher than the cash price, and the median paid rate is not available in the data.

When comparing pricing benchmarks, the Medicare amount for this service is $106.81, and the facility's cash rate is 1.3 times the Medicare amount. Liberty Hospital is a Voluntary non-profit - Private Acute Care Hospital with a facility rating of 2 out of 5. Patients should check with the hospital for self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, as these can further reduce costs. It is also recommended to request an itemized billing audit to ensure no errors, double-billing, or unbundled codes are present on the final invoice.

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 $196.
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 Liberty 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.