CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Ochsner Choctaw General

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $656
Cash Discount Price: $1,087
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Ochsner Choctaw General is $656. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,087. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Vanity Fair Lane, Po Box 618, Butler, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,087

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$656

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: $1,087 (1018%)

Insurance Median: $656 (614%)

Cash: $1,087 (1018% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $656 (614% 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 614% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 514%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $86	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$174 - $786	163%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$359	336%
Cigna	$500 - $644	468%
Humana	$564 - $644	528%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$644	603%
Medicare (plans)	$644 - $740	603%
Ambetter / Centene	$650	609%
Shared Health Mississippi	$676	633%
Aetna	$930	871%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$958	897%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$958	897%
Select Administrative Services Network	$1,001	937%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,072	1004%
Zelis	$1,072	1004%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$1,141	1068%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$1,144	1071%
Cor Vel	$1,165	1091%

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 $1,087.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner Choctaw General is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.