CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Glendale Adventist Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: $137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Glendale Adventist Medical Center is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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: $137 (154%)
Insurance Median: $116 (130%)
Cash: $137 (154% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $116 (130% 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.

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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
Alignment Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $11 - $1,197 12%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $11 - $112 12%
Caremore Mcr Adv - All Plans $11 - $682 12%
Clever Care Mcr Adv - All Plans $11 - $112 12%
Healthcare Partners- All Plans $11 - $569 12%
La Care Mcr Adv- All Plans $11 - $658 12%
Molina Mcr $11 - $112 12%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $11 - $778 12%
Tricare $11 - $112 12%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $569 12%
Aetna $12 - $142 13%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $12 - $201 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $190 13%
Cigna $13 - $312 15%
Heritage Commercial - All Other Plans $13 - $67 15%
Heritage Sr $13 - $60 15%
Regal Medical Group Commercial - All Other Plans $13 - $134 15%
Dept Of State Hsp Metropolitan- All Plans $14 - $146 16%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans $15 - $440 17%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $15 - $151 17%
Bc Medi-Cal $16 - $26 18%
Blue Shield Non Epn $16 - $508 18%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $16 - $675 18%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $16 - $1,700 18%
Centivo - All Plans $17 - $252 19%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans $17 - $515 19%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $26 - $93 29%
Medi-Cal $26 - $37 29%
Molina Mcal $26 - $37 29%
First Health- All Plans $27 - $694 30%
Heritage Mcal $28 - $40 31%
Healthnet Mcal $31 - $44 35%
Phcs- All Plans $31 - $778 35%
Corvel- All Plans $38 - $958 43%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans $40 - $1,017 45%
Kaiser - All Plans $40 - $1,017 45%
Employers Health Network - All Plans $50 56%
Regal Med Group Mcal $112 126%
Phys Assoc Op Only- All Plans $275 - $359 309%
Beech Street - All Plans $687 - $898 773%
Choicecare - All Plans $687 - $898 773%
Three Rivers - All Plans $779 - $1,017 876%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals