CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Harrison County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Harrison County Community Hospital is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Miller Street, Bethany, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $140 (131%)

Insurance Median: $129 (121%)

Cash: $140 (131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (121% 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
Cigna	$24 - $172	22%
Multiplan	$24 - $172	22%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$24 - $135	22%
Care Improvement Plus	$25 - $125	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $189	24%
Allwell	$28 - $125	26%
Ambetter / Centene	$28 - $125	26%
Blue Advantage Plus	$28 - $125	26%
Humana	$28 - $194	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $183	26%
Aetna	$34 - $189	32%
6 Degrees Health	$35 - $172	33%
Healthy Blue	$129 - $135	121%
Home State	$129 - $135	121%
Wellmark	$172	161%

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 $140.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Harrison County Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72170.
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.