CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Metrohealth System

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: $150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Metrohealth System is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

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: $150 (140%)

Insurance Median: $138 (129%)

Cash: $150 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $138 (129% 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
Humana	$36	34%
Medical Mutual	$54 - $393	51%
Aetna	$75 - $158	70%
Aarp	$99	93%
Valor Health	$100	94%
Perennial Advantage	$101	95%
Mcgregor Pace	$109	102%
Buckeye Health Plan	$129	121%
Caresource	$138	129%
Health E Ohio	$208	195%
Cigna	$214	200%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$215 - $377	201%
UnitedHealthcare	$236	221%
Clarity Health	$257	241%

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 $150.
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 Metrohealth System 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.