CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $313
  • Cash Discount Price: $204
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin is $313. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$313

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: $204 (191%)
Insurance Median: $313 (293%)
Cash: $204 (191% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $313 (293% 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 293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 193%). 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
Froedtert Health $259 - $314 242%
Medical College Of Wisconsin $259 242%
Network Health Plan $263 246%
UnitedHealthcare $272 - $282 255%
Aspirus Health Plan $278 260%
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative $278 - $314 260%
Trilogy Health Solutions $278 - $314 260%
Wps Health Plan $281 - $333 263%
Advocate Aurora Healthcare $285 267%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $289 - $352 271%
Centivo $289 271%
Health Partners $289 - $326 271%
Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative $290 272%
Dean Health Plan $296 277%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire $296 277%
Oan Llc $296 277%
Security Health Plan $307 287%
Health Payment Systems $313 293%
Praire States $314 294%
Quartz Health Insurance $314 294%
Sheboygan Employer'S Health Network $314 294%
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions $322 301%
Aetna $326 - $329 305%
Bellin Thedacare $333 312%
Cigna $333 312%
Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin $333 312%
Prevea Health Network $333 312%
Multiplan $337 - $352 316%
Coventry Health Care $352 330%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens