CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $148
Cash Discount Price: $377
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $377. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$377

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$148

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: $377 (424%)

Insurance Median: $148 (166%)

Cash: $377 (424% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $148 (166% 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.

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
Cigna	$45 - $64	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $94	54%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$64	72%
Aetna	$105	118%
Medicaid / KanCare	$148 - $188	166%
UnitedHealthcare	$216	243%
Industry Buying Group [10840]	$817	919%
Phcs [10601]	$817	919%
First Health [10303]	$879	989%
Kaiser [10500]	$942	1059%
Novanet [10819]	$942	1059%
Multiplan [10600]	$1,131	1272%

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 $377.
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 Piedmont Cartersville 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.