CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: City of Hope National Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $1,686
Cash Discount Price: $2,408
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at City of Hope National Medical Center is $1,686. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,408. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,408

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,686

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: $2,408 (2254%)

Insurance Median: $1,686 (1579%)

Cash: $2,408 (2254% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,686 (1579% 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 1579% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1479%). 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

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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	$90 - $2,336	84%
Cal Optima	$99 - $175	93%
Heritage Provider Network	$123 - $1,686	115%
Inland Empire	$123 - $1,926	115%
Prime Healthcare Keenan	$173 - $2,312	162%
Healthcare Partners	$285	267%
UnitedHealthcare	$480 - $1,348	449%
Aetna	$715	669%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,204 - $1,686	1127%
Blue Shield	$1,426 - $2,870	1335%
Blue Shield Covca	$1,464	1371%
Blue Shield Promise	$1,686	1579%
Cencal	$1,926	1803%
La Care Health	$1,926	1803%
Kaiser	$2,167	2029%
Gold Coast	$2,408	2254%
Molina	$2,408 - $3,130	2254%
Cigna	$2,586	2421%
Facey	$2,649	2480%
St. Joseph Heritage	$2,890	2706%
Primecare Medical Network	$3,130	2930%
First Health	$3,708	3472%
Phcs Multiplan	$4,334	4058%

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 $2,408.
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 City of Hope National Medical Center 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.