CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $652
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $652. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$652

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$267

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: $652 (610%)
Insurance Median: $267 (250%)
Cash: $652 (610% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $267 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $123 - $130 115%
United $125 - $293 117%
Wellcare $127 119%
Amerihealth $128 120%
Partners Health Management $129 121%
Vaya Health $129 121%
Apex Health $130 122%
Aetna $169 - $471 158%
Cigna $239 - $332 224%
Amerihealth Caritas $267 250%
Caresource $287 269%
Medcost $365 - $554 342%
Magellan $391 366%
Magellan Behavioral Health $391 366%
Multiplan $521 488%
Avalon Administrative Services $554 519%
Prime Health $574 - $587 537%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC 28712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals