CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $123
Cash Discount Price: $168
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is $123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $168. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$168

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$123

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: $168 (157%)

Insurance Median: $123 (115%)

Cash: $168 (157% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $123 (115% 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
Wellpoint	$44 - $123	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $656	42%
Amerihealth	$70	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $177	100%
Aetna	$112 - $123	105%
Clover Health	$123	115%
Fidelis Care	$123 - $126	115%
Humana	$123	115%
Cigna	$206	193%
Wellcare	$246	230%
Emblem Health	$259	242%
Qualcare Inc	$299	280%
First Health	$473	443%

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 $168.
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 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital 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.