CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $330
  • Cash Discount Price: $323
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $330. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $323. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$323

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$330

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: $323 (302%)
Insurance Median: $330 (309%)
Cash: $323 (302% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $330 (309% 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 309% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 209%). 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
Healthteam $105 98%
Amerihealth $121 - $375 113%
Carolina Complete $121 113%
Healthblue $121 113%
Partners $121 113%
UnitedHealthcare $122 - $345 114%
Vaya $122 114%
Wellcare $122 114%
Alliance $123 115%
Trillium $124 116%
Medcost $186 - $461 174%
Aetna $245 - $444 229%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $246 - $377 230%
Ambetter / Centene $273 - $393 256%
Cigna $338 - $350 316%
Oscar $355 - $420 332%
Directnet $382 358%
Private Healthcare Systems $581 544%
Multiplan $594 556%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals