CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $16 (15%)
Insurance Median: $24 (22%)
Cash: $16 (15% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (22% 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 $5 - $380 5%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380] $6 - $29 6%
Molina [1382] $6 - $150 6%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801] $6 - $31 6%
Wellpoint [1007] $6 - $136 6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $456 7%
Care Improvement Plus [1104] $7 - $132 7%
Delta Dental Insurance Company [1151] $7 - $28 7%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $31 7%
Procare Advantage [2104] $7 - $134 7%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409] $7 - $28 7%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $422 7%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330] $7 - $29 7%
Molina Aca [1337] $10 - $39 9%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056] $13 - $143 12%
Superior Health Plan [1402] $13 - $29 12%
Cigna $18 - $380 17%
Superior Healthplan [1383] $110 103%
Great West Healthcare [1037] $380 356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals