CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $553
Cash Discount Price: $487
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Artesia General Hospital is $553. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $487. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$487

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$553

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: $487 (456%)

Insurance Median: $553 (518%)

Cash: $487 (456% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $553 (518% 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 518% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 418%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Zelis	$44 - $390	41%
First Health	$62 - $877	58%
Triwest	$101	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$103 - $584	96%
Geha	$103 - $779	96%
Humana	$103 - $113	96%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$103 - $173	96%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$103 - $133	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$103 - $828	96%
Vistacare Hospice	$103	96%
New Mexico Health Connections	$175	164%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$206 - $925	193%
Omni Networks	$455 - $682	426%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$488 - $730	457%
Cigna	$552 - $877	517%
Galaxy Health	$585 - $877	548%
One Health Plan	$585 - $877	548%
Multiplan	$592 - $886	554%
United Payors & United Providers	$604 - $906	565%

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 $487.
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 Artesia General 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.