CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $117
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 North Broadway, Carnegie, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$117

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: $117 (110%)

Insurance Median: $117 (110%)

Cash: $117 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $117 (110% 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	$55 - $188	51%
Aetna	$110 - $221	103%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$117	110%
Humana	$117 - $221	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$117 - $120	110%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$117	110%
Ambetter / Centene	$152	142%
Community Care Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$177	166%
Preferred Comm Ppo - All Plans	$177	166%
Global Health Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$188	176%
First Health - All Plans	$199	186%
Multiplan - All Plans	$203	190%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$221	207%
Health Choice - All Plans	$252	236%

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 $117.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72170.
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.