CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $41
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at University Medical Center of El Paso is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $41 (38%)

Insurance Median: $82 (77%)

Cash: $41 (38% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (77% 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	$18 - $105	17%
Healthnet	$26	24%
Amerigroup Tx	$28 - $105	26%
Medicaid / KanCare	$28	26%
Molina Tx	$28	26%
Superior Tx	$29	27%
El Paso Health	$53 - $238	50%
Cigna	$105 - $126	98%
El Paso Health Dual	$105	98%
Medicare (plans)	$105	98%
Molina	$105	98%
Wellcare	$105	98%
Wellmed	$105	98%
Humana	$120	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$287	269%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$343 - $360	321%

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 $41.
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 University Medical Center of El Paso 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.