CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: CHI Oakes Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $402
  • Cash Discount Price: $220
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at CHI Oakes Hospital is $402. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $220. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 N 7Th St, Oakes, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$220

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$402

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: $220 (206%)
Insurance Median: $402 (376%)
Cash: $220 (206% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $402 (376% 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 376% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 276%). 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 $168 - $233 157%
Medica $190 - $406 178%
United $309 - $351 289%
Health Partners $402 376%
Sanford Health Plan $402 376%
Multiplan $410 384%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 N 7Th St, Oakes, ND 58474
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals