CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $158
  • Cash Discount Price: $202
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$158

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: $202 (189%)
Insurance Median: $158 (148%)
Cash: $202 (189% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $158 (148% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $27 - $185 25%
UnitedHealthcare $40 - $158 37%
Upmc Health Plan $40 - $137 37%
Amerihealth Caritas $66 - $109 62%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $68 64%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $71 66%
Pa Health & Wellness $71 66%
Geisinger $72 - $151 67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 - $168 86%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley $101 - $218 95%
Cigna $109 - $185 102%
Intergroup $218 - $286 204%
Coventry/First Health $269 252%
Saudi Armed Forces $269 252%
Health Payors Organization $286 268%
Multiplan $286 268%
National Provider Network $302 283%
Private Health Care Systems $302 283%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens