CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Allegheny Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: $507
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Allegheny Valley Hospital is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $507. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Carlisle St, Natrona, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$507

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $507 (475%)

Insurance Median: $48 (45%)

Cash: $507 (475% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $48 (45% 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
Univera	$10 - $61	9%
Highmark	$14 - $226	13%
Amerihealth	$15 - $107	14%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$19 - $55	18%
Cigna	$20 - $239	19%
Geisinger	$20 - $59	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$20 - $323	19%
Aetna	$22 - $258	21%
Highmark Wholecare	$31 - $108	29%
American Health Plans	$102	95%
Life Pittsburgh	$102	95%
Martin'S Point	$102 - $112	95%
Medicare (plans)	$105	98%
Humana	$108	101%
Molina	$112	105%
Medical Mutual	$291	272%

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 $507.
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 Allegheny Valley 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.