CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, Inc

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $213
Cash Discount Price: $227
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, Inc is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $227. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 278, 4800 Hospital Parkway, Beatrice, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$227

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$213

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: $227 (213%)

Insurance Median: $213 (199%)

Cash: $227 (213% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $213 (199% 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
Tricare	$28 - $98	26%
Ambetter / Centene	$162 - $574	152%
Cigna	$162 - $574	152%
Midlands Choice	$162 - $574	152%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$163 - $580	153%
Medica	$163 - $580	153%
Aetna	$165 - $587	154%
Coventry	$165 - $587	154%
Meritain	$165 - $587	154%

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 $227.
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 Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, Inc 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.