CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Tristar Skyline Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $155
Cash Discount Price: $1,799
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Tristar Skyline Medical Center is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,799. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,799

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$155

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: $1,799 (1684%)

Insurance Median: $155 (145%)

Cash: $1,799 (1684% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $155 (145% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $40	17%
Humana	$33 - $1,169	31%
Aetna	$37 - $899	35%
Cigna	$63 - $586	59%
United	$155 - $809	145%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$331	310%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$342	320%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$342	320%
Centurion	$741	694%
Bgfh Singlesource	$899 - $1,529	842%
Employers Health Network	$1,259	1179%
Mhnet	$1,349	1263%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$1,349	1263%
Multiplan	$1,475	1381%
Beech Street	$1,583	1482%
Prime Health	$1,583	1482%
Triwest Healthcare	$1,763	1651%

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 $1,799.
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 Tristar Skyline Medical Center 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.