CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $333
Cash Discount Price: $1,003
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $333. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,003. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,003

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$333

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: $1,003 (939%)

Insurance Median: $333 (312%)

Cash: $1,003 (939% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $333 (312% 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 312% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 212%). 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
Cigna	$41 - $1,973	38%
Medicare (plans)	$46 - $986	43%
Aetna	$67 - $1,932	63%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$76 - $1,812	71%
Medicaid / KanCare	$144 - $145	135%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$178 - $1,033	167%
Ebms Hdhp	$208 - $1,208	195%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$208 - $1,208	195%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$208 - $1,208	195%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$243 - $1,409	228%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$278 - $1,610	260%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$278 - $1,610	260%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$295 - $1,711	276%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$304 - $1,765	285%
Multiplan-All Plans	$312 - $1,872	292%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$330 - $1,912	309%
UnitedHealthcare	$330 - $1,912	309%
Cofinity-All Plans	$333 - $1,932	312%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$1,033	967%

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 $1,003.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Gunnison Valley Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.