CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $496
  • Cash Discount Price: $512
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $496. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $512. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$512

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$496

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: $512 (479%)
Insurance Median: $496 (464%)
Cash: $512 (479% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $496 (464% 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 464% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 364%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $107 - $684 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $810 100%
Humana $107 100%
Medicare (plans) $107 - $109 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $534 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $407 381%
Mercycare $423 396%
Triology $435 - $520 407%
Security_Health_Plan $461 - $542 432%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $469 - $657 439%
Alliance $480 449%
Hfn $486 - $657 455%
United_Healthcare $489 - $724 458%
Beloit_Health_System $495 463%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $498 466%
Cigna $512 479%
Health_Partners_Insurance $520 487%
Health_Payment_Systems $523 490%
Dean_Health_Plan $546 511%
Medical_Associates $563 527%
Wps $591 - $651 553%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $597 559%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $657 615%
Chorus_Community $682 639%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $682 639%
Multiplan $682 - $785 639%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $682 639%
Coventry $725 679%
Dean_Care $725 679%
Healthsmart $751 703%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals