CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Crockett Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $186
Cash Discount Price: $448
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Crockett Medical Center is $186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $448. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$448

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$186

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: $448 (419%)

Insurance Median: $186 (174%)

Cash: $448 (419% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $186 (174% 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.

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
Tricare	$89	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$111 - $232	104%
Triwest	$111	104%
Humana	$112 - $522	105%
Multiplan	$134	125%
Scott & White	$134 - $246	125%
Texas Children'S Health Plan	$134	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$134 - $246	125%
Aetna	$246 - $358	230%

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 $448.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Crockett Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72110.
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.