CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $914
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,486
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $914. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,486. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 10.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,486

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$914

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,486 (1671%)
Insurance Median: $914 (1028%)
Cash: $1,486 (1671% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $914 (1028% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 1028% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 928%). 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 $89 - $381 100%
Union Coalition $438 493%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $455 512%
Moda Health $474 - $698 533%
United $550 - $1,122 619%
Premerafirst $735 827%
Geha Ppo Usa $767 - $1,302 863%
Cigna $805 905%
Multiplan $891 - $1,382 1002%
Coventry Healthcare $936 1053%
First Health $1,040 1170%
Bering Strait School District $1,114 1253%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $1,114 1253%
Risk & Benefit Management $1,114 1253%
Banner Health $1,189 1337%
Matanuska Telephone $1,189 1337%

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