CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: West Allis Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $348
  • Cash Discount Price: $408
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at West Allis Memorial Hospital is $348. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $408. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$408

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$348

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: $408 (382%)
Insurance Median: $348 (326%)
Cash: $408 (382% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $348 (326% 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 326% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 226%). 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 - $17,934 187%
Aurora Caregiver $240 225%
Quartz One $245 229%
Common Ground $249 233%
Everpointe Elite $259 242%
Healthpartners $266 - $611 249%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $275 - $693 257%
Quartz Group $290 272%
Hs Technology $293 274%
Wisconsin Physician Service $299 - $315 280%
Molina Exchange $308 288%
Centivo $328 307%
UnitedHealthcare $336 - $686 315%
Health Payment Systems $400 374%
Trilogy $410 384%
Cigna $460 - $689 431%
Health Eos Plus $489 458%
Health Eos $652 610%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals