CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Raritan Bay Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $127
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Raritan Bay Medical Center is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$127

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: $118 (110%)

Insurance Median: $127 (119%)

Cash: $118 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $127 (119% 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
Karna	$15 - $54	14%
Horizon	$37 - $465	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $295	37%
Amerihealth	$54	51%
Aetna	$64 - $377	60%
Cigna	$69 - $385	65%
Clover	$87	81%
Seoul Medical Group	$100	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$118	110%
Vaccn	$118	110%
Wellcare	$118	110%
United Community/Americhoice	$124	116%
Amerigroup	$126	118%
Qualcare	$266 - $347	249%
Activecare First McO	$289	271%
Oxford	$295	276%
Bergen Risk	$361	338%
Brighton Health Plan	$385	360%
Multiplan - PHCS	$409	383%

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 $118.
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 Raritan Bay Medical Center 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.