CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Uchealth Grandview Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $295
Cash Discount Price: $331
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Uchealth Grandview Hospital is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5623 Pulpit Peak Vw, Colorado Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$295

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: $331 (372%)

Insurance Median: $295 (332%)

Cash: $331 (372% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $295 (332% 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 332% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 232%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$46 - $422	52%
Aetna	$66 - $88	74%
Select Health	$80 - $348	90%
Cigna	$88 - $553	99%
Cms	$88	99%
Devoted Health	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Kaiser	$88 - $320	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $873	99%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$302 - $359	340%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$473	532%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$511	575%
First Health	$558	628%
Multiplan/Phcs	$653	734%

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 $331.
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 Grandview Hospital 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.