CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $2,750
Cash Discount Price: $17,856
vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is $2,750. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,856. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 25.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17,856

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,750

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: $17,856 (16718%)

Insurance Median: $2,750 (2575%)

Cash: $17,856 (16718% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,750 (2575% 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 2575% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2475%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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 - $8,035	229%
Avmed	$738 - $1,863	691%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$839	786%
Aetna	$848 - $5,357	794%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$1,286	1204%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$1,286	1204%
Freedom Health Care	$1,393	1304%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,393	1304%
Corvel Corporation	$2,336	2187%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,336	2187%
Prime Health	$2,386	2234%
Simply Healthcare	$2,750	2575%
Molina	$3,393 - $4,821	3177%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$4,553	4263%
Behealthy America	$6,964	6520%
Beacon Health Options	$8,928	8359%
Plotkin Health	$8,928	8359%
Prime Health Sheriff	$8,928	8359%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$9,821 - $16,427	9195%
Multiplan	$13,392 - $15,177	12538%
Evernorth	$14,285	13374%

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 $17,856.
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 Sarasota Doctors 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.