CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Titus Regional Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $178 (167%)

Insurance Median: $31 (29%)

Cash: $178 (167% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (29% 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
Christus Health Plan	$6 - $106	6%
Curative	$6 - $186	6%
Humana	$6 - $208	6%
Texas Mutual	$6 - $110	6%
Tricare	$6 - $106	6%
Triwest	$6 - $107	6%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $297	6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $297	7%
Healthcare Highways	$7 - $119	7%
Superior	$7 - $132	7%
Claritev	$9 - $238	8%
Aetna	$13 - $42	12%
Healthsmart	$32 - $208	30%
Cigna	$37 - $238	35%
Galaxy Health	$44 - $282	41%

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 $178.
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 Titus Regional Medical Center 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.