CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $701
  • Cash Discount Price: $701
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $701. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $701. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$701

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$701

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: $701 (656%)
Insurance Median: $701 (656%)
Cash: $701 (656% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $701 (656% 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 656% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 556%). 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
Medi-Cal $239 224%
Healthnet (Aim) $267 250%
Healthnet Mcal $267 250%
Blue Shield - All Plans $441 413%
UnitedHealthcare $601 563%
Healthnet Med Adv $701 656%
Humana $701 656%
Brand New Day - All Plans $801 750%
Aetna $923 864%
Tricare $2,335 2186%
Healthnet- All Other Plans $2,636 2468%
Cigna $2,836 2655%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,336 3123%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals