CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $249
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,053
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,053. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,053

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$249

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: $3,053 (2858%)
Insurance Median: $249 (233%)
Cash: $3,053 (2858% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $249 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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
Community Health Choice Mcd $51 48%
Texas Health Network $51 48%
Amerigroup $52 49%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $52 - $507 49%
United $52 - $1,374 49%
Aetna $56 - $247 52%
Molina Healthcare $57 53%
Humana $65 - $577 61%
Cigna $142 - $182 133%
Superior Health Plan $183 171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $1,069 184%
Texas Workforce Commission $733 686%
Healthcare Highways $779 729%
Evry Health $834 781%
Imagine Health $1,069 1001%
Christus (Usfhp) $1,221 1143%
Curative Administrators $1,221 1143%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,313 - $2,595 1229%
Averde Health $1,374 1286%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $1,374 1286%
Coventry National First Health $1,627 1523%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,679 1572%
Rockport Workers Comp $1,679 1572%
Independent Medical System $1,832 1715%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,832 1715%
Southwest Medical $1,832 1715%
Coastal Comp $1,985 1858%
Multiplan $2,290 - $2,595 2144%
International Health Insurance $2,443 2287%
Physicians, Inc $2,595 2430%
Affiliated Ppo $2,748 2573%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals