CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $274
Cash Discount Price: $322
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center is $274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$274

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: $322 (362%)

Insurance Median: $274 (308%)

Cash: $322 (362% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $274 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$69 - $291	78%
Aetna	$88 - $340	99%
Cigna	$88 - $347	99%
Cms	$88	99%
Devoted Health	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Kaiser	$88	99%
Select Health	$88 - $125	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $302	99%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$278 - $347	313%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$282 - $311	317%
Multiplan/Phcs	$326	367%
First Health	$347	390%

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 $322.
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 Uchealth Yampa Valley 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.