CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $192
Cash Discount Price: $1,499
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,499. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,499

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$192

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: $1,499 (1403%)

Insurance Median: $192 (180%)

Cash: $1,499 (1403% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $192 (180% 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	$30 - $69	28%
Humana	$49 - $375	46%
Aetna	$68 - $750	64%
Cigna	$125 - $489	117%
United	$155 - $675	145%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$276	258%
Apex Health	$285	267%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$285	267%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$285	267%
Centurion	$618	579%
Bgfh Singlesource	$750 - $1,274	702%
Multiplan	$869	814%
Employers Health Network	$1,049	982%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$1,124	1052%
Beech Street	$1,319	1235%
Prime Health	$1,319	1235%

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 $1,499.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72110.
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.