CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Tristar Horizon Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $1,098
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Tristar Horizon Medical Center is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,098. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,098

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $1,098 (1028%)

Insurance Median: $129 (121%)

Cash: $1,098 (1028% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (121% 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 - $274	31%
Aetna	$37 - $549	35%
Cigna	$63 - $878	59%
United	$155 - $494	145%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$202	189%
Apex Health	$209	196%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$209	196%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$209	196%
Centurion	$452	423%
Bgfh Singlesource	$549 - $933	514%
Employers Health Network	$769	720%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$824	771%
Multiplan	$988	925%
Beech Street	$1,010	946%

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 $1,098.
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 Horizon 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.