X-ray, pelvis
Facility: Liberty Hospital
Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 72170
- Insurance Median: $143
- Cash Discount Price: $141
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 | $9 - $479 | 8% |
| Aetna | $27 - $98 | 25% |
| Humana | $55 - $100 | 51% |
| 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 | $295 - $301 | 276% |
| Phcs | $369 - $376 | 345% |
| Multiplan | $408 - $417 | 382% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this X-ray, pelvis procedure at Liberty Hospital, the cash median rate is $141. This cash price is notably lower than the facility's gross charge of $497 and the median negotiated rate of $143. While the Medicare amount for this service is $106.81, the cash rate of $141 represents a higher baseline than the government benchmark, though it remains a fixed, predictable cost for patients paying in full upfront. For individuals with high-deductible plans, paying the cash price directly can be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the negotiated rates paid by insurers (ranging from $9 to $479 across various plans) often exceed the cash amount.
Patients should verify their specific insurance plan details, as the negotiated rates vary significantly by carrier, with Blue Cross Blue Shield plans seeing rates as high as $479 and Aetna plans up to $98. Liberty Hospital is a voluntary non-profit private facility located in Liberty, Missouri, and while the cash rate does not directly reflect state or county averages in this dataset, understanding the gap between the $141 cash price and the $143 negotiated rate is crucial. Consumers are encouraged to ask the hospital about prompt-pay discounts before scheduling, as these upfront incentives can further reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative claim processing fees.