CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $252
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $252 (283%)
Insurance Median: $183 (206%)
Cash: $252 (283% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (206% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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 $39 - $81 44%
Care1St $80 90%
Magellan $80 - $103 90%
Veterans Eval Services $86 97%
Mercy Care $87 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $93 - $305 105%
Node Champva $93 105%
Tricare $93 105%
Humana $98 110%
Medicare (plans) $98 110%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $98 110%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $99 111%
Node Triwest $99 111%
Node Va $99 111%
Healthnet $101 114%
Aetna $103 - $941 116%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $103 116%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $103 116%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $103 116%
Onecare $103 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $124 139%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $169 190%
Self Pay $183 - $320 206%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $184 207%
UnitedHealthcare $249 - $1,072 280%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $254 286%
Health Direct Partners $610 686%
Laughlin Healthcare $610 686%
Cigna $659 741%
Sierra Health Plan $763 - $915 858%
Coventry Work Comp Al $915 1029%
Multiplan Primary $976 1098%
Multiplan $1,053 1184%
Three Rivers $1,297 1459%
First Health Coventry $1,373 1544%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals