CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Phelps Memorial Health Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $310
Cash Discount Price: $348
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Phelps Memorial Health Center is $310. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $348. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$348

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$310

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: $348 (326%)

Insurance Median: $310 (290%)

Cash: $348 (326% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $310 (290% 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 290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 190%). 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	$159 - $375	149%
Aetna	$166 - $357	155%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$166 - $368	155%
Good Samaritan Mcr Adv - All Plans	$166	155%
Medica Mcr Adv	$166	155%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$166	155%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$166	155%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$170	159%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$200	187%
6 Degrees Hlth - All Plans	$310	290%
Partners Hlth Alliance - All Plans	$310	290%
Cpi Benefit Group-All Plans	$348	326%
Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans	$348	326%
Provider Network Of American - All Plans	$360	337%
Medica-All Other Plans	$364	341%
Chi Health Partners - All Plans	$368	345%
First Health - All Plans	$368	345%
Midwest Ntwrk Alliance - All Plans	$368	345%
Ambetter / Centene	$433	405%

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 $348.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Phelps Memorial Health Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72170.
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.