CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Medical City Plano

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $948
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Medical City Plano is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $948. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3901 W 15Th St, Plano, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$948

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $948 (888%)

Insurance Median: $147 (138%)

Cash: $948 (888% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (138% 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	$28	26%
United	$28 - $245	26%
Cigna	$29 - $133	27%
Aetna	$30 - $574	28%
Molina	$31	29%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$31	29%
Humana	$35 - $92	33%
Superior Health Plan	$66	62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$133 - $479	125%
Healthcare Highways	$232 - $321	217%
Evry Health	$245	229%
Lifecare Hospitals	$284	266%
Curative Administrators	$379	355%
Prominence Health Plan	$379	355%
City Of Mckinney	$427	400%
Fidelis Securecare	$427	400%
National Choicecare	$474	444%
Pc Texas Partners	$522	489%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$522	489%
Rockport Health Group	$522	489%
Averde Health, Inc	$550	515%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Wc	$616	577%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$664	622%
Mega Life	$664	622%
Multiplan Phcs	$664	622%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$711	666%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$711	666%
Usa Managed Care	$759	711%
Usc Health Services	$759	711%
Galaxy Health Network	$806	755%
Independent Medical Systems	$948	888%
National Healthcare Solutions	$948	888%
Unicare	$948	888%

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 $948.
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 Medical City Plano 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.