CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Butler County Health

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $656
Cash Discount Price: $682
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Butler County Health is $656. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $682. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 372 South 9Th Street, David City, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$682

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$656

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: $682 (639%)

Insurance Median: $656 (614%)

Cash: $682 (639% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $656 (614% 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 614% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 514%). 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

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$250 - $677	234%
Medica	$275 - $677	257%
Humana	$410 - $422	384%
Ambetter / Centene	$638 - $656	597%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$638 - $750	597%
Multiplan	$638 - $656	597%
Nebraska Total Care	$638 - $656	597%
Aetna	$651 - $670	609%
Cigna	$659 - $677	617%
Corvel	$659 - $677	617%
Midlands Choice	$659 - $677	617%
Three Rivers	$659 - $677	617%

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 $682.
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 Butler County Health 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.