CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $272
Cash Discount Price: $296
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham is $272. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $296. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$296

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$272

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: $296 (277%)

Insurance Median: $272 (255%)

Cash: $296 (277% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $272 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$61 - $211	57%
Triwest	$64	60%
American Health Plan	$67	63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$67 - $430	63%
Corvel	$67	63%
Healthspring	$67	63%
Prime Health Services	$67	63%
Procare Advantage	$67	63%
Superior Health Plan	$67	63%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$80	75%
Injury Management Organization	$80	75%
Sedgwick	$80	75%
Cigna	$253 - $297	237%
Aetna	$271	254%
Midcoast	$271	254%
Quiktrip	$271	254%
UnitedHealthcare	$272	255%
Imagine Health	$282	264%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$286	268%
Independent Medical System	$296	277%
Curative	$320	300%
First Health	$345	323%
Healthsmart	$345 - $369	323%
Humana	$345 - $394	323%
Private Health Care System	$369	345%
Bluebell Creameries	$443	415%

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 $296.
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 Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham 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.