CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: McGehee Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $144
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at McGehee Hospital is $144. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 South Third Street, McGehee, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$144

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: $156 (146%)

Insurance Median: $144 (135%)

Cash: $156 (146% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $144 (135% 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
Medicare (plans)	$49 - $298	46%
Vantage Health/Primewell Mcr Adv Ar Ms Only	$49 - $288	46%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv	$49 - $288	46%
Humana	$50 - $291	47%
Allwell Mcr Adv	$51 - $297	48%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund	$105 - $245	98%
Arkansas Total Care	$140 - $215	131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$140 - $147	131%
Medicaid / KanCare	$140 - $215	131%
Qual Choice Of Arkansas	$140 - $327	131%
UnitedHealthcare	$304	285%
Cigna	$327	306%

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 $156.
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 McGehee Hospital 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.