CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $180
Cash Discount Price: $116
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$180

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: $116 (109%)

Insurance Median: $180 (169%)

Cash: $116 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $180 (169% 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
Ms-Can-Molina-Gmc	$83	78%
Ms-Can-Magnolia-Gmc	$84	79%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Gmc	$85	80%
Medicare (plans)	$90	84%
Tricare	$90	84%
Va_Ccn-Gmc	$90	84%
Medadv_Primewell-Gmc	$93	87%
Medadv_Uhc-Gmc	$93	87%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Gmc	$93	87%
Wellcare-Gmc	$93	87%
Humana	$94	88%
Devoted_Health-Gmc	$95	89%
Molina-Chip-Gmc	$178	167%
Firstchoice-Gmc	$180	169%
Mpcn-Gmc	$181	169%
Magnolia-Chip-Gmc	$182	170%
Truecare-Chip-Gmc	$182	170%
Molina_Exchange-Gmc	$194	182%
Bhsg-Gmc	$202	189%
Ambetter / Centene	$227	213%
Advhealth-Gmc	$242	227%
Cigna	$254	238%
Aetna	$260	243%
Primewell-Gmc	$262	245%
United-Gmc	$264	247%
Healthlink-Gmc	$267	250%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$289	271%

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 $116.
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 University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada 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.