CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $327
Cash Discount Price: $372
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake is $327. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $372. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1545 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$372

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$327

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: $372 (348%)

Insurance Median: $327 (306%)

Cash: $372 (348% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $327 (306% 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 306% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 206%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 - $110	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $885	26%
Cook Childrens	$28	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $722	26%
Superior Wellcare	$29 - $116	27%
Molina	$30 - $110	28%
Aetna	$31 - $434	29%
American Health	$105	98%
Healthspring	$107	100%
Humana	$109	102%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$272 - $378	255%
City Of Fort Worth	$291	272%
Cigna	$343 - $583	321%
Quick Trip	$372 - $390	348%
Phcs	$431 - $462	404%
Healthsmart	$465 - $521	435%
Multiplan	$539	505%
Galaxy	$545	510%
Usa	$545	510%

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 $372.
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 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake 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.