CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $248
Cash Discount Price: $1,322
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$248

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: $1,322 (1238%)

Insurance Median: $248 (232%)

Cash: $1,322 (1238% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $248 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). 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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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%
Group Health	$27	25%
Blue Choice	$59	55%
United	$59 - $595	55%
Select Health	$68	64%
Sc State Employees	$107	100%
Absolute Total Care	$186 - $238	174%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$187	175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$187 - $1,256	175%
Cigna	$209 - $427	196%
Nhc Advantage	$251	235%
Pruitt Health	$251	235%
Occunet	$661	619%
Medcost	$662 - $903	620%
Vocational Rehab	$714	668%
Employers Health Network	$727	681%
Evernorth	$1,058	991%
First Health	$1,091	1021%
Global Excel Management	$1,097	1027%
Humana	$1,124	1052%
Multiplan	$1,124	1052%
National Choicecare	$1,124	1052%
Prime Health	$1,124	1052%
Novanet	$1,190	1114%

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 $1,322.
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 Grand Strand Regional 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.