CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $295
  • Cash Discount Price: $304
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $304. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$304

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$295

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: $304 (285%)
Insurance Median: $295 (276%)
Cash: $304 (285% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $295 (276% 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 276% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 176%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $84 - $482 79%
Aetna $107 - $407 100%
Humana $107 100%
Medicare (plans) $107 - $109 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $317 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $242 227%
Mercycare $251 235%
Triology $259 - $309 242%
Security_Health_Plan $274 - $322 257%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $279 - $390 261%
Alliance $285 267%
Hfn $289 - $390 271%
United_Healthcare $291 - $430 272%
Beloit_Health_System $294 275%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $296 277%
Cigna $304 285%
Health_Partners_Insurance $309 289%
Health_Payment_Systems $311 291%
Dean_Health_Plan $324 303%
Medical_Associates $335 314%
Wps $351 - $387 329%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $355 332%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $390 365%
Chorus_Community $406 380%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $406 380%
Multiplan $406 - $466 380%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $406 380%
Coventry $431 404%
Dean_Care $431 404%
Healthsmart $446 418%

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