CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Washakie Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: $102
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Washakie Medical Center is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 South 15Th Street, Worland, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $102 (95%)

Insurance Median: $119 (111%)

Cash: $102 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $119 (111% 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
Banner Health	$9 - $119	8%
Humana	$9 - $119	8%
Interwest Health	$9 - $242	8%
Medica	$9 - $234	8%
Prime Health Services	$9 - $242	8%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$9 - $119	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $226	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $235	17%
Cigna	$18 - $240	17%
Coventry	$18 - $237	17%
First Choice Health Network	$18 - $235	17%
Hue Health, Inc	$18 - $235	17%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network)	$18 - $235	17%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op)	$18 - $235	17%
Multiplan	$18 - $240	17%

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 $102.
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 Washakie Medical Center 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.