CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Dallas County Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $591
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,257
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Dallas County Medical Center is $591. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,257. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Clifton Street, Fordyce, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,257

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$591

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: $1,257 (1177%)
Insurance Median: $591 (553%)
Cash: $1,257 (1177% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $591 (553% 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 553% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 453%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $46 43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $108 - $591 101%
Medicare (plans) $108 - $591 101%
Uhc_Commercial $285 267%
Vaccn $591 553%
Ambetter / Centene $739 692%
Ar_Totalcare_Commercial_Exchange $739 692%
Caresource_Marketplace $739 692%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 Clifton Street, Fordyce, AR 71742
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals