CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $76
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Parkwest Medical Center is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $76 (71%)

Insurance Median: $102 (95%)

Cash: $76 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (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.

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
Aetna	$26 - $102	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $125	25%
Cigna	$39 - $202	37%
Ambetter / Centene	$45	42%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $230	50%
Tricare	$92 - $97	86%
Farm Bureau	$96	90%
Humana	$100	94%
American Health Plan	$102	95%
Devoted Health	$102	95%
Nhc Advantage	$102	95%
Wellcare	$102	95%
Wellpoint	$102	95%
Ehn	$114	107%
Correctional Medical Services	$152	142%
Community Services Network	$164	154%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$177	166%
Beech Street	$190	178%
Novanet	$190	178%
Direct Care America	$202	189%
Medsave Usa	$202	189%
National Provider Network	$202	189%
Ccn Managed Care	$215	201%
Initial Group	$223	209%
Galaxy Health Network	$228	213%

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 $76.
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 Parkwest 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.