CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $2,920
Cash Discount Price: $11,751
vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $2,920. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,751. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 27.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,751

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,920

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: $11,751 (11002%)

Insurance Median: $2,920 (2734%)

Cash: $11,751 (11002% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,920 (2734% 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 2734% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2634%). 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
United	$245 - $5,288	229%
Aetna	$769 - $3,525	720%
Freedom Health	$1,011 - $1,880	947%
Optimum	$1,011	947%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,528	1431%
Molina	$1,998 - $3,173	1871%
Avmed	$2,119 - $5,876	1984%
Health Sun Health Plan	$2,503	2343%
Corvel Corporation	$2,530	2369%
Careworks (Rockport)	$2,583	2418%
Prime Health	$2,583	2418%
Aids Healthcare	$2,585 - $14,101	2420%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$2,703	2531%
United Ppo	$2,785	2607%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,102	2904%
Plotkin Health	$5,876	5501%
Prime Health Sherriff	$5,876	5501%
Medica Healthcare	$6,933	6491%
Multiplan	$8,813 - $9,988	8251%

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 $11,751.
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 Westside Regional Medical Center 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.