CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $394
Cash Discount Price: $1,406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $394. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$394

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: $1,406 (1316%)

Insurance Median: $394 (369%)

Cash: $1,406 (1316% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $394 (369% 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 369% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 269%). 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
Amerigroup	$28	26%
Christus Mcd	$28	26%
Texas Health Network	$28	26%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan	$29	27%
United	$29 - $633	27%
Aetna	$30	28%
Molina Healthcare	$31	29%
Humanna	$35	33%
Superior Health Plan	$84	79%
Humana	$86	81%
Healthcare Highways	$270	253%
Cigna	$326 - $1,125	305%
Texas Workforce Commission	$338	316%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$417 - $543	390%
Averde Health	$464	434%
Curative Administrators	$563	527%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$605 - $1,195	566%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx	$633	593%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas	$773	724%
Multiplan Phcs	$844	790%
National Healthcare Solutions	$844	790%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$844	790%
Southwest Medical	$844	790%
Usc Health Services	$844	790%
First Health	$868	813%
Coastal Comp	$914	856%
Newton Ppo	$984	921%
Texas True Choice	$1,055	988%
Beech Street	$1,125	1053%
Usa Managed Care	$1,125	1053%

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 $1,406.
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 Corpus Christi Medical Center,The 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.