CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $47
  • Cash Discount Price: $141
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Christ Hospital is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$47

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: $141 (132%)
Insurance Median: $47 (44%)
Cash: $141 (132% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $47 (44% 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.

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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 $23 - $356 22%
Caresource [2031] $23 - $356 22%
Humana $23 - $356 22%
Medicaid / KanCare $23 - $356 22%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $356 22%
Aetna $47 - $356 44%
Allied Benefits [2163] $47 - $98 44%
Ambetter / Centene $47 - $98 44%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $47 - $60 44%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $47 - $214 44%
Center Of Excellence [2180] $47 44%
Champva [2034] $47 44%
Cigna $47 - $356 44%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $47 - $98 44%
Devoted Health Plans Oon [2250] $47 44%
First Health [2041] $47 - $98 44%
Golden Rule [2161] $47 - $254 44%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $47 - $89 44%
Key Benefit Administrators [2221] $47 44%
Medben [2222] $47 - $98 44%
Medical Mutual [2054] $47 - $289 44%
Medicare (plans) $47 - $98 44%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $47 - $98 44%
Meritain Health [2224] $47 - $98 44%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $47 - $260 44%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $47 - $171 44%
Oon Oscar [2256] $47 44%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $47 - $356 44%
Other [9990] $47 44%
Tricare $47 44%
United Medical Resources [2104] $47 - $254 44%
Wc Sedgwick [3078] $47 44%
Wc Self [2128] $47 44%
Wc Sheakley Unicomp [2129] $47 44%
Wc Tch Employee [2114] $47 44%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $47 - $89 44%
Western And Southern [2076] $47 - $289 44%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $98 92%
Meridian [2185] $98 92%
Perennial [4200] $98 92%
Poppins Health [2299] $98 92%
Nalc [2178] $189 177%
Priority Health [2225] $189 177%
Life Synch [2080] $214 200%
Geha [2168] $254 238%
Bccp [3079] $356 333%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $356 333%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $356 333%
Suburban Health [2408] $356 333%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals