CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $1,980
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,346
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is $1,980. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,346. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 18.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,346

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,980

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: $3,346 (3133%)
Insurance Median: $1,980 (1854%)
Cash: $3,346 (3133% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,980 (1854% 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 1854% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1754%). 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
Horizon Nj Health $44 41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $82 - $2,517 77%
Cigna $110 - $3,346 103%
Tricare $118 110%
Aetna $119 - $2,787 111%
Medicare (plans) $119 - $131 111%
UnitedHealthcare $119 - $694 111%
Va Medical Center $119 111%
Clover Health Plan $126 118%
Humana $129 121%
Us Family Health Plan $135 126%
Elap $169 - $215 158%
Centivo $215 201%
Claim Watcher $215 201%
Medicaid / KanCare $308 - $3,346 288%
Charity Care $313 293%
Wellcare $339 317%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $870 815%
Horizon Behavioral Health $1,254 1174%
Beacon Health Options $1,673 1566%
Amerihealth $1,980 1854%
Magnacare $2,008 - $2,342 1880%
Princeton Theological Seminary $2,175 2036%
Coventry $2,342 2193%
Health Net $2,342 2193%
Beech Street $2,677 - $2,844 2506%
Intergrated Health Plan $2,677 2506%
Intergroup $2,677 2506%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $2,677 2506%
Allied Trades $2,844 2663%
Consumer Health Network $2,844 2663%
Devon Health Services $2,844 2663%
First Managed Care Option $2,844 2663%
Ie Shaffer $2,844 2663%
Private Healthcare Systems $2,844 2663%
Qualcare $2,844 2663%
Total Care Network $2,844 2663%
Tri-State $2,844 2663%
Commercial Other $3,346 3133%
Compsych $3,346 3133%
Concern Plus $3,346 3133%
International Pfs $3,346 3133%
Life St. Francis $3,346 3133%
Magellan $3,346 3133%
Managed Health Network $3,346 3133%
Nj Carpenters $3,346 3133%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $3,346 3133%
Personnel Health Program $3,346 3133%
United Behavioral Health $3,346 3133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals