CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $60
Cash Discount Price: $34
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Sheridan Memorial Hospital is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 W 5Th St, Sheridan, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$60

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: $34 (32%)

Insurance Median: $60 (56%)

Cash: $34 (32% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $60 (56% 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
Humana	$8 - $114	7%
Medi-Share Profee Only - All Plans	$22 - $39	21%
Miscellaneous-All Plans	$22 - $184	21%
Pacificsource-All Plans	$22 - $180	21%
Wise Provider Network-All Plans	$22 - $190	21%
Cigna	$23 - $190	22%
First Choice Comm - All Plans	$24 - $194	22%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$24 - $194	22%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$24 - $194	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$80 - $169	75%
Wy School Boards-All Plans	$170	159%
UnitedHealthcare	$175	164%
C1 Employee - All Plans	$184	172%
Casper Opco Llc - All Plans	$184	172%
First Health Comm - All Plans	$184	172%
Ebms - All Plans	$194	182%

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 $34.
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 Sheridan Memorial Hospital 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.