CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $5,627
Cash Discount Price: $18,756
vs. Medicare Baseline: 52.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital is $5,627. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,756. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 52.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2190 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$18,756

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,627

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: $18,756 (17560%)

Insurance Median: $5,627 (5268%)

Cash: $18,756 (17560% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,627 (5268% 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 5268% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 5168%). 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
United	$245 - $8,440	229%
Avmed	$1,695 - $9,378	1587%
Aetna	$1,696 - $5,627	1588%
Corvel Corporation	$2,327	2179%
Prime Health	$2,376	2225%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$2,449	2293%
Simply	$2,888	2704%
Molina Healthcare	$3,564 - $6,002	3337%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$4,783	4478%
Plotkin Health	$9,378	8780%
Prime Health Sheriff	$9,378	8780%
Evolutions Healthcare	$12,191 - $15,943	11414%
Multiplan	$14,630 - $15,943	13697%
Ppo Next	$15,943	14927%
Novanet	$16,880	15804%

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 $18,756.
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 HCA Florida Twin Cities 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.