CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Medical City Weatherford

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $148
Cash Discount Price: $2,115
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Medical City Weatherford is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 713 E Anderson St, Weatherford, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$148

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: $2,115 (1980%)

Insurance Median: $148 (139%)

Cash: $2,115 (1980% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $148 (139% 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
Amerigroup	$52	49%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$52	49%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$52	49%
United	$52 - $510	49%
Cigna	$55 - $296	51%
Aetna	$56 - $1,245	52%
Humana	$65 - $132	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$133 - $939	125%
Superior Health Plan	$148	139%
Evry Health	$546	511%
Multiplan Phcs	$1,480	1386%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$1,501	1405%
Parker County	$1,586	1485%
Independent Medical Systems	$2,115	1980%
National Healthcare Solutions	$2,115	1980%

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 $2,115.
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 Medical City Weatherford 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.