CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $23
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $23 (22%)

Insurance Median: $45 (42%)

Cash: $23 (22% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (42% 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	$8 - $766	7%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$9 - $55	8%
Wellpoint [1007]	$9 - $253	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $919	9%
Molina [1382]	$10 - $279	9%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$10 - $57	9%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$11 - $267	10%
Delta Dental Insurance Company [1151]	$11 - $53	10%
Medicare (plans)	$11 - $58	10%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$11 - $271	10%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409]	$11 - $53	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $851	10%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330]	$11 - $55	10%
Molina Aca [1337]	$16 - $58	15%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$19 - $266	18%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$19 - $55	18%
Cigna	$27 - $766	25%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$204	191%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$766	717%

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 $23.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.