CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Children's Nebraska

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $411
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Children's Nebraska is $411. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$411

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%)

Insurance Median: $411 (385%)

Ins. Median: $411 (385% 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 385% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 285%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$114 - $177	107%
Molina (Nebraska)	$122	114%
Wellpoint	$130	122%
Molina (Iowa)	$135	126%
Ambetter / Centene	$214	200%
Midlands Choice Chi	$400	374%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$411 - $457	385%
UnitedHealthcare	$434 - $480	406%
Midlands Choice Elevate	$457	428%
Avera Health Plan	$485	454%
Centivo	$485	454%
Wellmark	$485	454%
Aetna	$502	470%
Midlands Choice	$502	470%
Sanford Health Plan	$502	470%

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 $X.
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 Children's Nebraska 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.