CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $186
  • Cash Discount Price: $977
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Trident Medical Center is $186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $977. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$977

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$186

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: $977 (915%)
Insurance Median: $186 (174%)
Cash: $977 (915% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $186 (174% 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.

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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 $17 - $80 16%
Blue Choice $34 32%
Select Health $34 32%
United $34 - $440 32%
Sc State Employees $59 55%
Blue Choice Health Plan $113 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $113 - $928 106%
Absolute Total Care $143 - $186 134%
Nhc Advantage $186 174%
Pruitt Health $186 174%
Medcost $373 - $549 349%
Employers Health Network $440 412%
Occunet $488 457%
Vocational Rehab $528 494%
Humana $635 - $733 595%
First Health $713 668%
Mhnet $733 686%
Evernorth $782 732%
Multiplan $830 777%
Prime Health $830 777%
Novanet $879 823%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals