CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Sidney Health Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $450
  • Cash Discount Price: $294
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Sidney Health Center is $450. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $294. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 216 14Th Ave Sw, Sidney, MT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$294

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$450

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: $294 (275%)
Insurance Median: $450 (421%)
Cash: $294 (275% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $450 (421% 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 421% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 321%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $48 - $450 45%
Aetna $80 - $450 75%
Allegiance $83 - $450 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $83 - $474 78%
Cigna $83 - $450 78%
Employee Benefit Management System $84 - $450 79%
Mountain Health Co-Op $90 - $460 84%
Sanford Health Plan $90 - $450 84%
Pacific Source $97 - $450 91%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 216 14Th Ave Sw, Sidney, MT 59270
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals