CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Kettering Health Miamisburg

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $161
Cash Discount Price: $222
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Kettering Health Miamisburg is $161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $222. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Miamisburg, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$222

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$161

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: $222 (208%)

Insurance Median: $161 (151%)

Cash: $222 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $161 (151% 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
Aetna	$78 - $104	73%
Molina Healthcare	$109 - $215	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$157 - $362	147%
Caresource	$160	150%
UnitedHealthcare	$161	151%
Buckeye Health Plan	$218	204%
Custom Design Benefits Inc.	$278	260%
Cigna	$333	312%

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 $222.
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 Kettering Health Miamisburg 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.