CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $286
Cash Discount Price: $1,587
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Trident Medical Center is $286. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,587. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,587

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$286

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: $1,587 (1486%)

Insurance Median: $286 (268%)

Cash: $1,587 (1486% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $286 (268% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 268% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 168%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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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
Aetna	$25 - $146	23%
Blue Choice	$59	55%
United	$59 - $714	55%
Select Health	$68	64%
Sc State Employees	$107	100%
Absolute Total Care	$186 - $286	174%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$192	180%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$192 - $1,508	180%
Nhc Advantage	$302	283%
Pruitt Health	$302	283%
Medcost	$606 - $892	567%
Employers Health Network	$714	668%
Occunet	$794	743%
Vocational Rehab	$857	802%
Humana	$1,032 - $1,190	966%
First Health	$1,159	1085%
Mhnet	$1,190	1114%
Evernorth	$1,270	1189%
Multiplan	$1,349	1263%
Prime Health	$1,349	1263%
Novanet	$1,428	1337%

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 $1,587.
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 Trident 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.