CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $2,920
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,748
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $2,920. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,748. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 27.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,748

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,920

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: $4,748 (4445%)
Insurance Median: $2,920 (2734%)
Cash: $4,748 (4445% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,920 (2734% 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 2734% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2634%). 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
Aetna $346 - $1,486 324%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $893 836%
Union Coalition $929 870%
Moda Health $1,514 - $2,231 1417%
United $1,757 - $3,584 1645%
Premerafirst $2,350 2200%
Geha Ppo Usa $2,450 - $4,159 2294%
Cigna $2,573 2409%
Multiplan $2,849 - $4,415 2667%
Coventry Healthcare $2,991 2800%
First Health $3,323 3111%
Bering Strait School District $3,561 3334%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $3,561 3334%
Risk & Benefit Management $3,561 3334%
Banner Health $3,798 3556%
Matanuska Telephone $3,798 3556%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals