CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $538
  • Cash Discount Price: $563
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Texas Childrens Hospital is $538. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $563. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$563

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$538

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: $563 (527%)
Insurance Median: $538 (504%)
Cash: $563 (527% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $538 (504% 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 504% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 404%). 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
Superior Chip $52 - $55 49%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd $57 53%
First Care Health Plan $227 - $538 213%
UnitedHealthcare $227 - $538 213%
Molina Mcd $252 236%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $294 - $529 275%
Community Health Choice $297 - $538 278%
Community First Health Plan Mcd $336 315%
Cook Children'S Health Plan $336 315%
Cigna $479 - $538 448%
Aetna $538 504%
Kelseycare $546 511%
Healthsmart $588 551%
Evolutions Healthcare $630 590%
First Health $739 - $798 692%
Multiplan $756 708%
Galaxy Health Network $798 747%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens