CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Kingman Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Kingman Regional Medical Center is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3269 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $45 (51%)

Insurance Median: $96 (108%)

Cash: $45 (51% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (108% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $659	8%
Health Choice Generations	$10 - $93	11%
Hpn Sierra Nevada Mcr Adv	$10 - $93	11%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $93	11%
Triwest - All Plans	$10 - $93	11%
Care 1St Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$11 - $98	12%
Humana	$11 - $905	12%
Mercy Care Adv Snp-All Other Plans	$11 - $102	12%
Geo Group Chc Az State Prison-All Plans	$15 - $139	17%
Aetna	$16 - $815	18%
Health Plan Of Nevada-All Other Plans	$16 - $797	18%
Health Choice Hie Exchange	$17 - $1,057	19%
Multiplan-All Plans	$17 - $1,057	19%
Health Choice- All Other Plans	$26 - $232	29%
Apipa - Ahcccs-All Other Plans	$41 - $1,321	46%
Care 1St Mcaid	$41 - $1,387	46%
Health Choice Az	$41 - $1,321	46%
Mercy Care Ahcccs Ddd	$46 - $1,453	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $753	54%
Cigna	$56 - $1,189	63%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$88 - $1,215	99%
America'S Choice Provider Network-All Plans	$91 - $1,255	102%
Az Foundation-All Plans	$96 - $1,321	108%
Mediversal-All Plans	$96 - $1,321	108%
One Health Plan-All Plans	$96 - $1,321	108%
Universal Health-All Plans	$96 - $1,321	108%

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 $45.
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 Kingman 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.