CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $226
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,643
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is $226. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,643. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,643

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$226

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: $1,643 (1538%)
Insurance Median: $226 (212%)
Cash: $1,643 (1538% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $226 (212% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerigroup $28 26%
Community Health Choice Mcd $28 26%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $28 - $289 26%
Texas Health Network $28 26%
United $29 - $740 27%
Aetna $30 - $207 28%
Molina Healthcare $31 29%
Humana $35 - $403 33%
Cigna $71 - $1,315 66%
Superior Health Plan $99 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $575 184%
Texas Workforce Commission $394 369%
Healthcare Highways $419 392%
Evry Health $449 420%
Imagine Health $575 538%
Christus (Usfhp) $657 615%
Curative Administrators $657 615%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $707 - $1,397 662%
Averde Health $740 693%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $740 693%
Multiplan $822 - $1,479 770%
Coventry National First Health $876 820%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $904 846%
Rockport Workers Comp $904 846%
Beech Street $986 - $1,315 923%
Independent Medical System $986 923%
National Healthcare Solutions $986 923%
Prime Health Services $986 923%
Southwest Medical $986 923%
Coastal Comp $1,068 1000%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $1,233 1154%
Physicians, Inc $1,397 1308%
Affiliated Ppo $1,479 1385%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals