CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Oviedo Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $447
Cash Discount Price: $2,037
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Oviedo Medical Center is $447. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,037. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8300 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,037

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$447

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: $2,037 (2291%)

Insurance Median: $447 (503%)

Cash: $2,037 (2291% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $447 (503% 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 503% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 403%). 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	$147	165%
Optimum	$147	165%
Avmed	$163 - $1,018	183%
United	$182 - $917	205%
Simply	$314	353%
Molina Healthcare	$387	435%
Humana	$407	458%
Prime Health	$425	478%
Evolutions	$468	526%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$519	584%
Aetna	$611	687%
Florida Health Care Plan	$768	864%

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 $2,037.
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 Oviedo 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.