CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $159
Cash Discount Price: $890
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $890. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Stonecrest Boulevard, Smyrna, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$890

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$159

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: $890 (833%)

Insurance Median: $159 (149%)

Cash: $890 (833% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $159 (149% 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 - $223	46%
Aetna	$68 - $445	64%
Cigna	$125 - $290	117%
United	$155 - $401	145%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$164	154%
Apex Health	$169	158%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$169	158%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$169	158%
Bgfh Singlesource	$445 - $757	417%
Employers Health Network	$623	583%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$668	625%
Multiplan	$801	750%
Beech Street	$819	767%

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 $890.
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 Stonecrest 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.