CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Children's Specialized Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $304
  • Cash Discount Price: $198
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Children's Specialized Hospital is $304. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $198. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$198

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$304

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: $198 (185%)
Insurance Median: $304 (285%)
Cash: $198 (185% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $304 (285% 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 285% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 185%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $387 26%
First Health $237 222%
Cigna $238 223%
Emblem Health $269 252%
Amerihealth $299 280%
Aetna $302 - $304 283%
Fidelis Care $302 283%
Wellpoint $302 283%
Qualcare Inc $308 288%
UnitedHealthcare $311 - $770 291%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 200 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens