CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Memorial Health Care Systems

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $322
Cash Discount Price: $553
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Memorial Health Care Systems is $322. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $553. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$553

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$322

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: $553 (518%)

Insurance Median: $322 (301%)

Cash: $553 (518% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $322 (301% 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 301% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 201%). 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
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$299	280%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$299	280%
UnitedHealthcare	$299 - $520	280%
Beshp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$315	295%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$315 - $525	295%
Medica Mcare Cost	$315	295%
Medica Mcr Adv	$315	295%
Tricare	$315	295%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$322	301%
Phcs Ppo-All Plans	$525	492%
Ambetter / Centene	$531	497%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans	$531	497%
Medica Elevate	$531	497%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$536	502%
Aetna	$542	507%

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 $553.
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 Memorial Health Care Systems 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.