CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: St Lucie Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $536
Cash Discount Price: $2,062
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at St Lucie Medical Center is $536. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,062. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1800 Se Tiffany Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,062

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$536

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: $2,062 (2319%)

Insurance Median: $536 (603%)

Cash: $2,062 (2319% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $536 (603% 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 603% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 503%). 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
Freedom Health	$177 - $330	199%
Optimum	$177	199%
United	$182 - $928	205%
Avmed	$268 - $1,031	301%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$268	301%
Molina	$392 - $557	441%
Corvel Corporation	$433	487%
Health Sun Health Plan	$439	494%
Careworks (Rockport)	$442	497%
Prime Health	$442	497%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$526	592%
Aetna	$619	696%
Humana	$763 - $825	858%
United Ppo	$907	1020%
Plotkin Health	$1,031	1160%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,031	1160%
Multiplan	$1,546 - $1,753	1739%

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 $2,062.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Lucie Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72040.
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.