CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Mountainview Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $166
Cash Discount Price: $2,986
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Mountainview Hospital is $166. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,986. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,986

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$166

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: $2,986 (2796%)

Insurance Median: $166 (155%)

Cash: $2,986 (2796% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $166 (155% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $70	12%
Ambetter / Centene	$18 - $627	17%
United	$79 - $651	74%
Aetna	$83	78%
Corvel	$136	127%
Olympus Medsave Usa	$143 - $2,240	134%
Sierra	$189	177%
Cigna	$556	521%
Select Health	$645 - $688	604%
Prominence Healthfirst	$896	839%
Cmn Global	$1,254	1174%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$1,463 - $2,001	1370%
Nv Health & Welfare Trust	$1,792	1678%
Multiplan	$1,881 - $2,180	1761%
First Health	$1,971 - $2,389	1845%
Medcare International	$2,240	2097%

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 $2,986.
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 Mountainview 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.