CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Sharp Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $2,843
Cash Discount Price: $3,171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Sharp Memorial Hospital is $2,843. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 26.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,843

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: $3,171 (2969%)

Insurance Median: $2,843 (2662%)

Cash: $3,171 (2969% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,843 (2662% 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 2662% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2562%). 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
Health Net	$12 - $2,537	11%
Aetna	$1,438 - $3,382	1346%
Molina	$2,029 - $2,960	1900%
Kaiser	$2,114	1979%
Interplan	$2,664 - $2,960	2494%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,833 - $3,467	2652%
Managed Health Network	$2,960	2771%
Medicare (plans)	$2,960	2771%
Cigna	$3,382	3166%

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 $3,171.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sharp Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.