CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Mercy Hospital - Cassville

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $539
Cash Discount Price: $438
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Mercy Hospital - Cassville is $539. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $438. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 94 Main Street, Cassville, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$438

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$539

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: $438 (410%)

Insurance Median: $539 (505%)

Cash: $438 (410% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $539 (505% 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 505% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 405%). 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
Aetna	$33 - $600	31%
Humana	$33 - $573	31%
Medicaid / KanCare	$33 - $350	31%
Medicare (plans)	$99 - $289	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $654	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$140 - $640	131%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$230	215%
Tricare	$273	256%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$278	260%
Cigna	$278 - $640	260%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$278	260%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$278	260%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$278	260%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$278	260%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$278	260%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$278	260%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$278	260%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$278	260%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444]	$278	260%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$278	260%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259]	$278	260%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518]	$278	260%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$278	260%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$278	260%
Healthscope Contracted [320182]	$282	264%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005]	$303	284%
Centivo Contracted [320505]	$344	322%
Ambetter / Centene	$350	328%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$350	328%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$350	328%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$438 - $607	410%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$438	410%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174]	$539	505%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465]	$539	505%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$539 - $607	505%
Point C [20238]	$539	505%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$539 - $573	505%
Workers Comp [20426]	$539 - $607	505%
Municipal Health Plan Contracted [320271]	$546	511%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$604	565%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436]	$607	568%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$607	568%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020]	$607	568%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$607	568%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052]	$607	568%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$607	568%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$607	568%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124]	$607	568%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494]	$607	568%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$607	568%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492]	$607	568%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$607	568%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429]	$607	568%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$607	568%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$640	599%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$640	599%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$640	599%

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 $438.
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 Mercy Hospital - Cassville 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.