CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $176
Cash Discount Price: $681
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $681. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 549 East Fair Street, Bloomsburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$681

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$176

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: $681 (638%)

Insurance Median: $176 (165%)

Cash: $681 (638% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $176 (165% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$37	35%
Geisinger Family Plan	$38	36%
Cigna	$39	37%
Amerihealth	$42	39%
Upmc For You	$43	40%
Health Partners	$44	41%
Upmc Chip	$46	43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $612	53%
Advantra	$102	95%
Geisinger Health Plan	$102 - $257	95%
Humana	$102 - $933	95%
Medicare (plans)	$102	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$102 - $133	95%
American Progressive	$104	97%
Care Improvement Plus	$104	97%
Medical Development International	$153	143%
Naphcare	$153	143%
Ambetter / Centene	$246	230%
Aetna	$416 - $704	389%
Intergroup Services	$439 - $769	411%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$549	514%
Multiplan	$933	874%

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 $681.
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 Geisinger-Bloomsburg 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.