CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $968
  • Cash Discount Price: $282
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Carlsbad Medical Center is $968. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $282. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$282

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$968

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: $282 (264%)
Insurance Median: $968 (906%)
Cash: $282 (264% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $968 (906% 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 906% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 806%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $32 - $121 30%
Veterans Eval Services $97 91%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $104 97%
Tricare $104 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $1,696 102%
Medicare (plans) $109 102%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $109 102%
Presbyterian $109 - $1,358 102%
Work Comp Nm $109 - $676 102%
Node Va $111 104%
Triwest $111 104%
UnitedHealthcare $113 - $1,244 106%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $115 108%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $115 108%
Us Department Of Labor $139 130%
Wexford Health $139 130%
Self Pay $188 - $376 176%
Node Molina Health Exchange $303 284%
Nm Health Connection $443 415%
Eddy County Detention $940 880%
Zelis $1,184 - $1,578 1109%
Omni Network $1,221 1143%
Capstar $1,240 1161%
Cigna $1,303 - $1,575 1220%
Choice Care $1,315 1231%
Ccn First Health $1,503 1407%
Healthsmart $1,522 - $1,616 1425%
Aetna $1,578 1477%
Multiplan $1,578 1477%
Medical Control Inc $1,747 1636%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals