CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $334
Cash Discount Price: $385
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Modoc Medical Center is $334. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $385. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$385

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$334

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: $385 (433%)

Insurance Median: $334 (376%)

Cash: $385 (433% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $334 (376% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 376% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 276%). 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
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans	$37	42%
Medi-Cal	$37	42%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24	$37	42%
Multiplan Wc	$84	94%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans	$88	99%
Integrated Hp Wc	$89	100%
Partnership Hp - All Plans	$130	146%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$209	235%
Blue Shield Va	$209	235%
UnitedHealthcare	$209 - $366	235%
Tricare	$220	247%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$222	250%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$317 - $352	357%
Blue Shield Exch	$317	357%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$352	396%
Carelon - All Plans	$352	396%
Corvel - All Plans	$362	407%
Aetna	$366	412%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$366	412%
Galaxy Health - All Plans	$366	412%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$366	412%
Hmn - All Plans	$366	412%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans	$366	412%
Interplan - All Plans	$366	412%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$366	412%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$366	412%

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 $385.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Modoc Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72040.
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.