CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $557
Cash Discount Price: $1,388
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Hendrick Medical Center is $557. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$557

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: $1,388 (1300%)

Insurance Median: $557 (521%)

Cash: $1,388 (1300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $557 (521% 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 521% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 421%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Firstcare Star	$55	51%
Superior Health Plan	$63	59%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup)	$63	59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$249 - $611	233%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan	$408	382%
UnitedHealthcare	$541 - $763	507%
Cigna	$833	780%
Aetna	$874	818%
Private Healthcare Systems	$902 - $1,110	844%
Healthsmart	$1,041	975%
Omni Networks	$1,041 - $1,180	975%
Multiplan	$1,235	1156%

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 $1,388.
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 Hendrick Medical Center 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.