CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $174
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $174 (163%)

Insurance Median: $31 (29%)

Cash: $174 (163% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (29% 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas	$10 - $100	9%
Geisinger	$11 - $168	10%
Highmark Wholecare	$12	11%
Pa Health & Wellness	$12 - $100	11%
Upmc Health Plan	$12 - $100	11%
United	$18 - $162	17%
Highmark	$20 - $200	19%
Aetna	$26 - $112	24%
Cigna	$26 - $123	24%
Humana	$26 - $100	24%
Senior Life	$26 - $102	24%
Va Ccn	$26 - $102	24%

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 $174.
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 Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber 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.