CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $164
  • Cash Discount Price: $865
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Parkridge Medical Center is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $865. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$865

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$164

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: $865 (810%)
Insurance Median: $164 (154%)
Cash: $865 (810% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $164 (154% 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
Aetna $12 - $432 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $268 11%
Health One Alliance $31 - $588 29%
Humana $35 - $562 33%
Cigna $63 - $692 59%
Amerigroup $131 123%
United $155 - $389 145%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $159 149%
Apex Health $164 154%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $164 154%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $164 154%
Peach State $173 162%
Wellcare $173 162%
Ambetter / Centene $189 - $197 177%
Value Option $432 404%
Magellan Behavioral Health $519 486%
Multiplan $519 486%
North Ga Health Services $562 526%
Employers Health Network $605 566%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $605 566%
Mhnet $648 607%
Compsych $692 648%
Beech Street $761 712%
Prime Health $761 712%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals