CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $361
  • Cash Discount Price: $322
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Matagorda Regional Medical Center is $361. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$361

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: $322 (301%)
Insurance Median: $361 (338%)
Cash: $322 (301% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $361 (338% 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 338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 238%). 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
Aetna $105 - $404 98%
Humana $105 - $419 98%
Medicare (plans) $105 98%
Triwest $105 98%
United $105 98%
Wellcare $105 98%
UnitedHealthcare $116 - $446 109%
Am Better $127 119%
Alliance $148 139%
Corvel $211 198%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $245 - $490 229%
Comm Care $361 338%
Medicaid / KanCare $361 338%
Molina $361 338%
Scott & White $361 338%
Superior $361 338%
Tcstar $361 338%
Wellpoint $361 338%
Coventry First Health $451 422%
Galaxy Health $451 422%
Cigna $483 452%
Independent Medical System $547 512%
Multiplan Phcs $547 512%
Three Rivers $547 512%
Health Smart $580 543%
Usa Managed $580 543%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals