CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $307
  • Cash Discount Price: $270
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Harlan County Health System is $307. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$307

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: $270 (253%)
Insurance Median: $307 (287%)
Cash: $270 (253% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $307 (287% 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 287% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 187%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $182 170%
Medica Prime Solution $182 170%
Humana $226 212%
Tricare $226 212%
Aetna $236 221%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $237 222%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $307 287%
Medica Chi Health $307 287%
Medica Choice $307 287%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $320 - $324 300%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $320 300%
Medica Ifb Aco $324 303%
Medica Ifb Open Access $324 303%
UnitedHealthcare $324 303%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $330 309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals