CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $101
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at University Health System, Inc is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$101

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: $129 (121%)
Insurance Median: $101 (95%)
Cash: $129 (121% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $101 (95% 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
Humana $10 - $97 9%
Aetna $12 - $360 11%
American Health $12 - $103 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $330 11%
Choicecare $12 - $20 11%
Cigna $12 - $391 11%
Nhc $12 - $103 11%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $360 11%
Tenncare $13 - $15 12%
Bluecare $14 - $15 13%
Multiplan $22 - $309 21%
Coventry $23 - $360 22%
Initial Group $23 22%
First Health $24 22%
Novanet $25 23%
Beechstreet $26 - $386 24%
Wellpoint $99 - $103 93%
Devoted Health $101 95%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $102 95%
Medicare (plans) $103 - $104 96%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $206 193%
Nx Health $309 289%
Phcs $309 289%
Naphcare $335 314%
Prime Health $386 - $515 361%
Seven Corners $386 361%
Usa $412 386%
Evolutions $464 434%
Galaxy $464 434%
Healthsmart $464 434%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals