CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $210
Cash Discount Price: $325
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $325. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 205 Orchard Dr, Sisseton, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$325

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$210

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: $325 (304%)

Insurance Median: $210 (197%)

Cash: $325 (304% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $210 (197% 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
Humana	$107	100%
Indian Health Service	$107	100%
Medica	$107 - $195	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $225	100%
Primwest Health	$114	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$244 - $250	228%
Avera Health Plan	$309	289%
Sanford Health Plan	$315	295%

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 $325.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72170.
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.