CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Lehigh Valley Hospital is $119. 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 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $119 (111%)

Ins. Median: $119 (111% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $377	30%
Amerihealth Caritas	$40 - $66	37%
Geisinger	$46 - $488	43%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway	$47	44%
Jefferson Health Partners	$49 - $222	46%
Pa Health & Wellness	$49	46%
Aetna	$53 - $615	50%
Keystone First	$53	50%
Upmc	$60 - $540	56%
Cigna	$94	88%
Amerihealth	$111 - $114	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$111 - $208	104%
Ibc	$111 - $312	104%
Highmark Blue Shield	$113 - $359	106%
Devoted Health	$118	110%
Humana	$118	110%
Gateway	$119	111%
Emblem	$120 - $495	112%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$122	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$336	315%
Valley Preferred	$647	606%

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 Lehigh 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.