CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Alta Vista Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $460
  • Cash Discount Price: $288
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Alta Vista Regional Hospital is $460. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$460

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: $288 (270%)
Insurance Median: $460 (431%)
Cash: $288 (270% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $460 (431% 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 431% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 331%). 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
Workers Comp $56 - $575 52%
Medicare (plans) $81 - $575 76%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $92 76%
Champus $92 - $575 86%
Mcare Mcaid Hmo Dual $92 86%
Commercial Hmo Ppo $93 - $575 87%
Medicaid / KanCare $100 - $575 94%
Php Centennial $100 94%
Self Pay $288 270%
Other Covernment $360 - $575 337%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $432 - $575 404%
Mva $575 538%
Other Government $575 538%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals