CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Ascension St Francis Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $163
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Ascension St Francis Hospital is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3237 S 16Th St, Milwaukee, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $163 (153%)

Insurance Median: $126 (118%)

Cash: $163 (153% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (118% 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
Wps	$54 - $162	51%
Medicare (plans)	$103	96%
Veterans Administration	$103	96%
Smart Health	$145	136%
Trilogy	$204	191%
Cigna	$240	225%
UnitedHealthcare	$245	229%

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 $163.
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 Ascension St Francis Hospital 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.