CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Wellstar Spalding Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $104
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 South 8Th Street, Griffin, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$104

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: $25 (28%)

Insurance Median: $104 (117%)

Cash: $25 (28% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $104 (117% 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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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
Cigna	$50 - $92	56%
Aetna	$87 - $115	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$89 - $333	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$89	100%
Clover	$93	105%
Oscar Healthplan	$148	166%
Ambetter / Centene	$154	173%
Peachstate	$161	181%
Caresource	$171	192%

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 $25.
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 Wellstar Spalding 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.