CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $270
  • Cash Discount Price: $595
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $270. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $595. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$595

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$270

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: $595 (557%)
Insurance Median: $270 (253%)
Cash: $595 (557% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $270 (253% 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 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas $25 23%
Well Sense Health Plan $49 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $267 51%
United $153 - $393 143%
Maine Community Health $186 - $315 174%
Tufts Health Plan $224 - $340 210%
Aetna $377 353%
Harvard Pilgrim $387 - $484 362%
Mvp Health Plan $416 389%
Corvel $428 401%
Evernorth $476 446%
Mutual Of Omaha $476 446%
Multiplan $482 451%
First Health $541 507%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $541 507%
Oxford Health Plans $565 529%
Cigna $894 837%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals