CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Riverside Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $234
Cash Discount Price: $1,399
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Riverside Community Hospital is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,399. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,399

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$234

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: $1,399 (1574%)

Insurance Median: $234 (263%)

Cash: $1,399 (1574% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $234 (263% 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 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
La Care Health	$25	28%
Molina	$25	28%
Brand New Day	$27	30%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$36	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $217	58%
Blue Shield	$92 - $148	103%
United	$182 - $368	205%
Medcare Partners	$210	236%
Aetna	$252	283%
Health Net	$312	351%
Cigna	$350	394%
Redlands Community	$420	472%
First Health	$615 - $1,259	692%
American Health System	$629	707%
Healthsmart	$1,119	1259%
Multiplan	$1,119 - $1,189	1259%
Next	$1,119	1259%

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 $1,399.
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 Riverside Community Hospital 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.