CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Memorial Hospital Pembroke

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $355
  • Cash Discount Price: $716
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Memorial Hospital Pembroke is $355. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $716. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7800 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$716

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$355

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: $716 (805%)
Insurance Median: $355 (399%)
Cash: $716 (805% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $355 (399% 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 399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 299%). 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
Avmed $32 - $350 36%
Amerihealth Caritas $84 - $182 94%
Aetna $89 - $1,325 100%
Community Care Plan $89 - $193 100%
Cigna $93 - $314 105%
Molina $95 - $205 107%
Wellcare $96 - $99 108%
Florida Community Care $97 109%
Humana $98 110%
Solis Health Plan $103 116%
Health Sun $104 - $853 117%
Florida Pace Centers $105 118%
Longevity $105 118%
UnitedHealthcare $109 - $227 123%
Align Senior Care $111 125%
Sunshine $123 - $478 138%
Employers Health Network $174 - $375 196%
Prime Health Services $284 319%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $316 - $682 355%
Allianz $342 - $739 385%
Axis $342 - $739 385%
Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company $342 - $739 385%
Global Health Claims $342 - $966 385%
Global Medical Management $342 - $739 385%
Global Reach Health $342 - $739 385%
National Healthcare Solutions $342 - $739 385%
Plotkin $342 - $739 385%
Quality Health Management $342 - $739 385%
Quebec Inc $342 - $739 385%
Star Healthcare Network $342 - $739 385%
World Medical Care $342 - $739 385%
Worldwide Managed Care Partners $342 - $739 385%
Worldwide Medical Assurance $342 - $739 385%
Dimension Health $355 - $767 399%
Gallagher Bassett $421 - $910 474%
Corvel $457 514%
Employers Choice Network $457 514%
First Health $457 514%
Broward County $718 - $2,726 808%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7800 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals