CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Carolinas Rehabilitation

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $152
  • Cash Discount Price: $201
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Carolinas Rehabilitation is $152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $201. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$201

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$152

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: $201 (188%)
Insurance Median: $152 (142%)
Cash: $201 (188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $152 (142% 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
Amerihealth Caritas $7 - $156 7%
Carolina Complete Health $7 - $159 7%
Healthy Blue $7 - $159 7%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $264 7%
Wellcare $7 - $159 7%
Aetna $8 - $342 7%
Cigna $8 - $271 7%
Humana $8 - $108 7%
Ambetter / Centene $46 - $150 43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $193 44%
Choicecare $55 - $313 51%
Medcost $81 - $269 76%
Employers Health Network $178 167%
Physician Reach Out $201 188%
Quik Trip $261 244%
Healthgram $322 301%
Private Health Care Systems $330 309%
First Health $342 320%
Beechstreet $370 346%
Multiplan $370 346%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL