CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Doctor's Center De San Juan

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $66
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Doctor's Center De San Juan is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in Pda. 20 C/ San Rafael # 1395, Santurce, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$66

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: $20 (19%)

Insurance Median: $66 (62%)

Cash: $20 (19% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $66 (62% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Triple-S	$46	43%
Mcs Life Insurance	$48	45%
International Medical Card	$63	59%
Humana	$66	62%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$69	65%
Mapfre	$72	67%
Medicare (plans)	$102	95%

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 $20.
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 Doctor's Center De San Juan 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.