CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Cass Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $630
Cash Discount Price: $815
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Cass Regional Medical Center is $630. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $815. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 E Rock Haven Road, Harrisonville, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$815

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$630

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: $815 (763%)

Insurance Median: $630 (590%)

Cash: $815 (763% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $630 (590% 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 590% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 490%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$151 - $349	141%
UnitedHealthcare	$292 - $552	273%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$349 - $640	327%
Ambetter / Centene	$476	446%
Humana	$560 - $690	524%
Oscar	$582	545%
Ivl/Carelink	$632	592%
Aetna	$703 - $1,048	658%
Wppa Unified Health Plan	$873	817%
Multiplan	$978	916%
Coventry Leased	$1,128	1056%

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 $815.
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 Cass Regional Medical Center 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.