CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Yuma Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $568
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Yuma Regional Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $568. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 South Avenue A, Yuma, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$568

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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: $568 (639%)

Insurance Median: $12 (13%)

Cash: $568 (639% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (13% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $787	8%
Aetna	$9 - $673	10%
Humana	$9 - $830	10%
Cenpatico	$10 - $79	11%
Naphcare	$10 - $79	11%
Uahp	$10 - $89	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $813	11%
Cigna	$11 - $848	12%
Mercy Care	$11 - $98	12%

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 $568.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Yuma Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72040.
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.