CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $683
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus is $683. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$683

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%)

Insurance Median: $683 (768%)

Ins. Median: $683 (768% 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 768% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 668%). 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
Amerigroup_Community_Care	$10	11%
Caresource_Georgia_Families	$10	11%
Peachstate_Health_Plan	$10	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$71 - $809	80%
Caresource	$71 - $106	80%
Humana	$71 - $1,014	80%
UnitedHealthcare	$71	80%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration	$71	80%
Aetna	$72 - $968	81%
Clover_Health	$72	81%
Devoted_Health	$74	83%
Pruitthealth	$74	83%
Ambetter / Centene	$113	127%
Sea_Island	$809	910%
Sghs_Meritain	$809	910%
Coventryone_Hix	$866	974%
United_Healthcare	$879	989%
Medishare	$968	1089%
Choicecare	$1,014	1140%
Cigna	$1,014	1140%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg	$1,014	1140%
First_Health_Southcare	$1,025	1153%
One_Health_Great_West	$1,025	1153%
Pponext	$1,082	1217%

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 $X.
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 Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus 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.