CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Shore Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $134
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Shore Medical Center is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $134 (125%)

Insurance Median: $116 (109%)

Cash: $134 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (109% 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
Aetna	$9 - $569	8%
Horizon	$30 - $525	28%
Fidelis Care	$76	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$76 - $262	71%
Amerihealth	$96 - $116	90%
Wellpoint	$103 - $117	96%
Clover	$116	109%
Oxford	$262	245%
Cigna	$315	295%

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 $134.
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 Shore 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.