CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $238
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,336
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is $238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,336. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,336

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$238

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: $6,336 (5932%)
Insurance Median: $238 (223%)
Cash: $6,336 (5932% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $238 (223% 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 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). 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
Select Health $87 81%
Seoul Medical Group $121 113%
Monarch Health Plan $128 - $356 120%
Aetna $134 125%
UnitedHealthcare $134 125%
Molina $138 - $218 129%
Alignment Health $141 132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $141 - $432 132%
La Care $145 136%
Central Health $148 139%
Clever Care $161 151%
Healthcare Partners $168 - $366 157%
Centivo $303 284%
Cigna $307 - $446 287%
Blue Shield $2,026 - $2,993 1897%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals