CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Sanford Hillsboro

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $380
Cash Discount Price: $369
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Sanford Hillsboro is $380. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $369. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12 Third Street Se, Hillsboro, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$369

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$380

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: $369 (345%)

Insurance Median: $380 (356%)

Cash: $369 (345% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $380 (356% 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 356% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 256%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$112 - $427	105%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$210	197%
Ucare	$226 - $405	212%
Aetna	$228 - $401	213%
Health Partners	$228 - $360	213%
Medicare (plans)	$228	213%
UnitedHealthcare	$228 - $385	213%
Primewest	$232	217%
Security Health Plan	$254	238%
Sanford Health Plan	$364 - $428	341%
Medica	$380 - $407	356%
First Choice Health Network	$415	389%
Healthez	$415	389%
Multiplan	$415	389%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $369.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sanford Hillsboro is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72110.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.