CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $336
  • Cash Discount Price: $270
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center is $336. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$336

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: $270 (253%)
Insurance Median: $336 (315%)
Cash: $270 (253% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $336 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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 $200 - $446 187%
Aurora Caregiver $240 225%
Quartz One $245 229%
Common Ground $249 233%
Everpointe Elite $259 242%
Healthpartners $266 - $405 249%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $275 - $459 257%
Quartz Group $290 272%
Hs Technology $293 274%
Wisconsin Physician Service $299 - $315 280%
Molina Exchange $308 288%
Health Eos Plus $324 303%
Centivo $328 307%
UnitedHealthcare $336 - $455 315%
Health Payment Systems $400 374%
Trilogy $410 384%
Health Eos $432 404%
Cigna $457 - $460 428%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals