CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Temple University Hospital is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$121

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%)

Insurance Median: $121 (113%)

Ins. Median: $121 (113% 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
Health Partners Plans	$42 - $112	39%
Amerihealth Caritas	$44	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$78 - $425	73%
Upmc Health Plan	$81 - $118	76%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$82 - $121	77%
Keystone First	$90 - $115	84%
Humana	$110	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$110 - $516	103%
Innovage	$112	105%
Aetna	$113 - $409	106%
Cigna	$115 - $145	108%
Clover Health	$116	109%
Geisinger	$121 - $415	113%
Elder Health	$132	124%
Gateway Health Plan	$137	128%
Wtc Health Program	$137	128%
Naphcare	$165	154%
Oscar Health	$165	154%
Prime Health Services	$175	164%
Occunet	$181	169%

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 $X.
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 Temple University 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.