CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $314
  • Cash Discount Price: $292
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Sweeny Community Hospital is $314. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $292. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$292

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$314

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: $292 (273%)
Insurance Median: $314 (294%)
Cash: $292 (273% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $314 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $146 - $243 137%
Evercare Mcaid $243 228%
UnitedHealthcare $262 - $389 245%
Aetna $282 - $389 264%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $282 264%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $282 264%
Coventry Mcr Adv $282 264%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $282 264%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $282 264%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $282 264%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $285 267%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $285 267%
Community Hlth Choice Star $343 321%
Molina Mcaid $343 321%
Superior Hp Mcaid $343 321%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $343 321%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $343 321%
Beech Street - All Plans $365 342%
Community Care Network - All Plans $389 364%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $437 409%
Multiplan - All Plans $437 409%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $472 442%
Amerigroup Mcaid $486 455%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals