CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $213
  • Cash Discount Price: $251
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $251. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$251

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$213

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: $251 (235%)
Insurance Median: $213 (199%)
Cash: $251 (235% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $213 (199% 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.

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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
Molina $32 - $92 30%
Alliance $80 75%
Amerihealth $80 75%
Apex Health $80 75%
Cardinal $80 75%
Carolina Complete Health $80 75%
Healthy Blue $80 75%
Partners $80 75%
Sandhills $80 75%
Trillium $80 75%
UnitedHealthcare $80 - $244 75%
Wellcare $80 - $100 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $231 94%
Troy $100 94%
Va Communicare Care $100 94%
Vaya Health $101 95%
Liberty $102 95%
Aetna $103 - $348 96%
Humana $103 96%
Devoted Health $104 97%
Cigna $105 - $341 98%
Queens University $198 185%
Ambetter / Centene $209 - $243 196%
Oscar $233 - $262 218%
Employers Health Network $238 - $266 223%
Quicktrip $287 269%
Multiplan $323 - $341 302%
Choicecare $341 319%
Healthgram $341 319%
Medcost $341 319%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals