CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: CHI St Alexius Health Williston

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $130
Cash Discount Price: $150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at CHI St Alexius Health Williston is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 15Th Ave W, Williston, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$130

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: $150 (140%)

Insurance Median: $130 (122%)

Cash: $150 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $130 (122% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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	$29 - $281	27%
Medica	$29 - $426	27%
Sanford Health Plan	$39 - $272	37%
United	$47 - $371	44%
Health Partners	$61 - $426	57%
Multiplan	$61 - $426	57%

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 $150.
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 CHI St Alexius Health Williston 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.