CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $380
  • Cash Discount Price: $723
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Broward Health Medical Center is $380. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $723. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$723

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$380

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: $723 (813%)
Insurance Median: $380 (427%)
Cash: $723 (813% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $380 (427% 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 427% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 327%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $43 - $579 48%
Humana $92 103%
Medica Healthcare $92 103%
Preferred Care Partners $92 103%
United Aarp $92 103%
United/Wellmed $92 103%
Careplus Health Plan $93 105%
Florida Pace Center $93 105%
Clear Springs Healthcare $95 107%
Devoted $95 - $325 107%
Doctor'S Healthcare $95 107%
Amerihealth Caritas $97 109%
Community Care Plan $117 132%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $180 202%
United $180 202%
Freedom Health $181 204%
Healthsun Health Plan $181 204%
Simply Healthcare $181 204%
Wellpath $253 285%
Cigna $327 368%
Avmed $333 - $362 375%
Wellcare $362 407%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $398 448%
Curative Administrators, Llc $434 488%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $434 488%
Tour + Med Assistance International $470 529%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $506 569%
Quality Health Management $506 569%
Trident Global Assistance International $506 569%
United International $506 569%
Us Maritime Consultants $506 569%
Dimension Health/International Plus $579 651%
Medcare International $579 651%
Seguro Reservas International $579 651%
Star Healthcare Network $579 651%
Viking Cruises $579 651%
World Medical Management Solutions $579 651%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals