CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Ucf Lake Nona Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $674
Cash Discount Price: $2,406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Ucf Lake Nona Hospital is $674. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6700 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$674

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: $2,406 (2706%)

Insurance Median: $674 (758%)

Cash: $2,406 (2706% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $674 (758% 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 758% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 658%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$182 - $1,083	205%
Avmed	$192 - $1,203	216%
Simply	$371	417%
Corvel Corporation	$416	468%
Prime Health	$425	478%
Molina Healthcare	$457 - $650	514%
Evolutions	$553	622%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$614	691%
Humana	$674	758%
Aetna	$722	812%
Plotkin Health	$1,203	1353%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,203	1353%
Novanet	$2,165	2435%

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 $2,406.
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 Ucf Lake Nona Hospital 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.