CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Regional West Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $567
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Regional West Medical Center is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $567. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$567

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

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: $567 (531%)

Insurance Median: $74 (69%)

Cash: $567 (531% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (69% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$12 - $879	11%
Humana	$12 - $109	11%
Medica	$12 - $803	11%
Medica Cost	$13 - $114	12%
Wellcare	$13 - $114	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $246	16%
Naphcare	$18 - $163	17%
Ambetter / Centene	$22 - $163	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $756	21%
Winhealth	$23 - $803	22%
Cigna	$37 - $850	35%
Rci Insurance Group	$37 - $794	35%

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 $567.
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 Regional West Medical Center 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.