CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Ascension Seton Northwest

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $103
  • Cash Discount Price: $313
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Ascension Seton Northwest is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $313. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11113 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$313

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$103

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: $313 (293%)
Insurance Median: $103 (96%)
Cash: $313 (293% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $103 (96% 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.

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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
Champva $24 - $31 22%
Ambetter / Centene $28 - $185 26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $454 26%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $28 - $30 26%
Wellpoint Star Kids $28 26%
Wellpoint Star Plus $28 - $30 26%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $30 28%
Dell Star $30 28%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $105 28%
Wellpoint Star $30 28%
Humana $34 - $103 32%
Tricare $97 - $103 91%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $101 95%
Sendero Chap $102 95%
Addr Cancer Together $103 96%
Aetna $103 - $185 96%
Covid Hrsa $103 96%
Cshcn Cidc $103 96%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $103 96%
Medicare (plans) $103 96%
Research Study $103 96%
Smarthealth $103 96%
Superior Allwell $103 96%
Wellcare Med Advantage $103 96%
Connected Senior Care $106 99%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $108 101%
Tx Independence Hp $108 101%
Occunet $144 135%
Sendero Idealcare $180 169%
Covenant Health $185 173%
Seton Performance Plus $251 235%
Superior Star $348 326%
Superior Star Foster $348 326%
Superior Star Kids $348 326%
Superior Star Plus $348 326%
Cigna $350 328%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $392 367%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11113 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals