CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $237
Cash Discount Price: $473
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center is $237. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $473. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$473

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$237

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: $473 (443%)

Insurance Median: $237 (222%)

Cash: $473 (443% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $237 (222% 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 222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 122%). 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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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
Champva [50002]	$39 - $40	37%
Tricare	$39 - $40	37%
Blue Ridge Pace [10510]	$94	88%
Medicaid / KanCare	$94	88%
Aetna	$96 - $923	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $313	98%
Cigna	$105 - $631	98%
HMO Part B [10099]	$105	98%
Humana	$105 - $110	98%
Medicare (plans)	$105 - $108	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $754	98%
VA Ccn [99926]	$105 - $108	98%
VA Ccn [99927]	$105 - $108	98%
Veterans Administration [99910]	$108	101%
Carefirst [30007]	$129 - $157	121%
Sentara [40021]	$162 - $734	152%
Sentara Behavioral Health [40052]	$165 - $734	154%
Geha [40009]	$517 - $609	484%
Beacon Health Options [40012]	$524	491%
Commercial Contracted Hb Only [40056]	$551	516%
Commercial Generic [40000]	$551 - $734	516%
Commercial Contracted Tpa [40055]	$629 - $734	589%
Multiplan Generic [40035]	$718 - $892	672%
Vhn Generic [40040]	$718 - $892	672%
Umwa [40037]	$734	687%
Healthsmart [40013]	$787	737%
Kaiser Permenente [40014]	$850	796%
First Health Generic [40033]	$860	805%
Gateway Health Alliance [40034]	$892	835%
Onenet Workers Comp Generic [60010]	$919	860%

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 $473.
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 Uva Health Culpeper 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.