CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $97
Cash Discount Price: $450
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $450. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1340 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$450

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$97

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: $450 (421%)

Insurance Median: $97 (91%)

Cash: $450 (421% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $97 (91% 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
The Healthplan	$6 - $19	6%
Unicare	$6 - $19	6%
Aetna	$8 - $405	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $359	7%
Humana	$8 - $97	7%
Peak Health	$8 - $383	7%
Peia	$8 - $118	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $426	7%
Caresource	$9 - $428	8%
Cigna	$410	384%
Firsthealth	$428	401%
Healthsmart	$428	401%
Phcs Multiplan	$428	401%
Zelis Network	$428	401%

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 $450.
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 Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc 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.