CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $2,963
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,730
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $2,963. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,730. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 27.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,730

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,963

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: $1,730 (1620%)
Insurance Median: $2,963 (2774%)
Cash: $1,730 (1620% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,963 (2774% 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 2774% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2674%). 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
Veterans Eval Services $115 108%
Medicare (plans) $122 114%
Node Champva $122 114%
Tricare $122 114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $124 116%
Node Triwest $124 116%
Node Va $124 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $155 145%
Medicaid / KanCare $464 434%
Aetna $1,102 1032%
Self Pay $1,298 - $2,162 1215%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $2,379 2227%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,426 - $2,638 2271%
Hccmca $2,595 2430%
Multiplan Phcs $3,287 3077%
Moda Assurance $3,417 3199%
Cigna $3,425 3207%
Carlie Trans Grp $3,676 3442%
UnitedHealthcare $3,676 3442%
First Choice Health $3,892 3644%
Multiplan Mpi $3,936 3685%
Plan Vista Solutions $4,022 3766%
Multiplan Wc $4,109 3847%
One Health $4,109 3847%
First Health Group $4,152 3887%
Medical Control Network Solutions $4,152 3887%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals