CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Upland Hills Health

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $130
Cash Discount Price: $149
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Upland Hills Health is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$130

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: $149 (140%)

Insurance Median: $130 (122%)

Cash: $149 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $130 (122% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $50	15%
Humana	$32 - $419	30%
Dean Health Plan	$50 - $323	47%
Alliance	$70 - $263	66%
Ghc Of Eau Claire	$75	70%
Ghc Of Sc Wi	$75 - $316	70%
Mhs	$75 - $130	70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$130 - $381	122%
Icare	$130	122%
Medical Associates	$130 - $349	122%
Security Health Plan	$130	122%
Quartz	$133	125%
Wps	$284 - $293	266%
Cigna	$347 - $388	325%
Multiplan	$409	383%

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 $149.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72170.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Upland Hills Health is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72170.
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.