CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $556
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,580
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is $556. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,580. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S 23Rd St, Fort Pierce, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,580

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$556

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: $2,580 (2902%)
Insurance Median: $556 (625%)
Cash: $2,580 (2902% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $556 (625% 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 625% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 525%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $2,237 29%
United $138 - $1,360 155%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $140 157%
Multiplan $146 - $2,721 164%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $182 205%
Freedom Health $184 - $342 207%
Optimum $184 207%
Cigna $218 - $1,935 245%
Avmed $278 - $1,069 313%
Simply Healthcare Plans $278 313%
Molina $406 - $577 457%
Corvel Corporation $433 487%
Careworks (Rockport) $442 497%
Prime Health $442 - $2,721 497%
Health Sun Health Plan $455 512%
Vail Health $459 516%
Sunshine State Health Plan $545 613%
Kaiser $605 - $1,073 680%
Aetna $641 - $1,596 721%
Office Of Sheiff Highland Co $748 841%
Humana $791 - $855 890%
Bright Health $907 1020%
United Ppo $941 1058%
Plotkin Health $1,069 1202%
Prime Health Sherriff $1,069 1202%
Evernorth Bh $1,710 1923%
Western Plains Community Health $1,965 2210%
Northcare $2,116 2380%
Physician Health Partners $2,116 2380%
Medical Development International $2,418 2720%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S 23Rd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals