CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72170
Insurance Median: $60
Cash Discount Price: $2,089
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,089. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9300 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,089

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: $2,089 (1956%)

Insurance Median: $60 (56%)

Cash: $2,089 (1956% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $150	6%
Sierra Hpn	$9 - $31	8%
Molina Healthcare	$9 - $32	8%
Community Care Health	$9 - $31	8%
Ambetter / Centene	$10 - $455	9%
Aetna	$42	39%
United	$79 - $473	74%
Legacy Provider Network	$90	84%
Corvel	$95 - $100	89%
Olympus Medsave USA	$100 - $1,627	94%
Sierra	$189	177%
Cigna	$247 - $556	231%
Select Health	$468 - $500	438%
Prominence Healthfirst	$651	609%
Cmn Global	$911	853%
Evernorth	$1,084	1015%
Nv Health & Welfare Trust	$1,301	1218%
Multiplan	$1,366 - $1,583	1279%
First Health	$1,432 - $1,735	1341%
Medcare International	$1,627	1523%

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 $2,089.
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 Southern Hills Hospital and 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.