CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $247
Cash Discount Price: $547
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Dell Children's Medical Center is $247. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $547. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$547

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$247

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: $547 (512%)

Insurance Median: $247 (231%)

Cash: $547 (512% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $247 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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

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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	$34 - $47	32%
Ambetter / Centene	$46 - $51	43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $454	43%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$46	43%
Dell Star	$46	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$46	43%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$46 - $51	43%
Wellpoint Star	$46	43%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$46 - $51	43%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$51	48%
Humana	$67	63%
Tricare	$97	91%
Aetna	$201 - $368	188%
Superior Star	$247 - $572	231%
Superior Star Foster	$247 - $572	231%
Superior Star Kids	$247 - $572	231%
Superior Star Plus	$247 - $572	231%
Seton Performance Plus	$251	235%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$278 - $643	260%
Cigna	$350	328%
Covenant Health	$368	345%

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 $547.
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 Dell Children's 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.