CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $554
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Elizabethtown Community Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $554. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$554

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

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: $554 (519%)

Insurance Median: $65 (61%)

Cash: $554 (519% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (61% 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
Harvard Pilgrim	$30 - $857	28%
Magnacare	$30 - $857	28%
Coventry	$31 - $910	29%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$33 - $880	31%
Multiplan	$33 - $964	31%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $986	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $805	36%
Fidelis Care	$38 - $407	36%
Mvp	$41 - $837	38%
Humana	$46 - $101	43%
Aetna	$48 - $803	45%
Martins Point	$48 - $407	45%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$48 - $407	45%
Choicecare	$53 - $857	50%
Highmark Blueshield	$54 - $873	51%
Wellpath	$67 - $610	63%
Emblem Health	$857	802%

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 $554.
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 Elizabethtown Community 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.