CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Womans Hospital of Texas,The

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $245
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,140
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Womans Hospital of Texas,The is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$245

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: $1,140 (1067%)
Insurance Median: $245 (229%)
Cash: $1,140 (1067% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $245 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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 - $298 26%
Texas Health Network $28 26%
United $29 - $513 27%
Aetna $30 - $212 28%
Molina Healthcare $31 29%
Humana $35 - $403 33%
Superior Health Plan $68 64%
Cigna $71 - $92 66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $424 184%
Healthcare Highways $291 272%
Evry Health $311 291%
Imagine Health $399 374%
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman) $399 374%
Christus (Usfhp) $456 427%
Curative Administrators $456 427%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $490 - $969 459%
Averde Health $513 480%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $513 480%
Coventry National First Health $608 569%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $627 587%
Rockport Workers Comp $627 587%
Independent Medical System $684 640%
National Healthcare Solutions $684 640%
Southwest Medical $684 640%
Coastal Comp $741 694%
Affiliated Ppo $855 800%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $855 800%
Multiplan $855 - $969 800%
Physicians, Inc $969 907%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals