CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $60
Cash Discount Price: $856
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Medical City Alliance is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $856. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$856

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$60

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: $856 (801%)

Insurance Median: $60 (56%)

Cash: $856 (801% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $60 (56% 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
Amerigroup	$28	26%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$28	26%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$28	26%
United	$28 - $245	26%
Cigna	$29 - $120	27%
Aetna	$30 - $622	28%
Molina	$31	29%
Humana	$35 - $92	33%
Superior Health Plan	$60	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$133 - $479	125%
Healthcare Highways	$210 - $289	197%
Evry Health	$221	207%
Curative Administrators	$342	320%
Multiplan Phcs	$599	561%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$642	601%
Independent Medical Systems	$856	801%
National Healthcare Solutions	$856	801%

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 $856.
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 Medical City Alliance 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.