CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Baptist Hospital of Miami

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $412
Cash Discount Price: $592
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Baptist Hospital of Miami is $412. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $592. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$592

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$412

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: $592 (666%)

Insurance Median: $412 (463%)

Cash: $592 (666% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $412 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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
Amerigroup	$35	39%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $39	39%
Sunshine State	$37	42%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $1,020	42%
Wellcare	$37	42%
Aetna	$38 - $816	43%
Medicare (plans)	$91 - $123	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$94 - $661	106%
Medica Health Plan	$97	109%
Humana	$99	111%
Avmed	$100 - $502	112%
Leon Medical	$102	115%
Cigna	$104 - $816	117%
Vista	$173	195%
Non Contracted	$295 - $374	332%
Amerihealth	$361 - $459	406%
International	$522 - $663	587%
Dimension Health Plan	$602 - $918	677%
Affordable	$683 - $867	768%
Phcs	$723 - $918	813%
Quality Health	$723 - $918	813%

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 $592.
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 Baptist Hospital of Miami 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.