CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Conway Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Conway Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $94 (88%)

Insurance Median: $36 (34%)

Cash: $94 (88% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (34% 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
Velocity	$5 - $198	5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $328	7%
Absolute Total Care	$12 - $155	11%
Aetna	$12 - $323	11%
Clover Health	$12 - $99	11%
Devoted	$12 - $99	11%
Emblem	$12 - $99	11%
Healthteam	$12 - $99	11%
Humana	$12 - $99	11%
Molina	$12 - $99	11%
Nhc	$12 - $104	11%
Pruitt	$12 - $104	11%
Select Health	$12 - $99	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $215	11%
Wellcare	$12 - $99	11%
Medcost	$15 - $178	14%
Cigna	$19 - $221	18%
Blue Choice	$252	236%

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 $94.
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 Conway Medical Center 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.