CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $260
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,248
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Doctors Hospital is $260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$260

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $8,248 (7722%)
Insurance Median: $260 (243%)
Cash: $8,248 (7722% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $260 (243% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $260 64%
Ambetter / Centene $142 133%
Health One Alliance $149 140%
Aetna $206 - $4,547 193%
United $245 - $3,712 229%
Prime Health $267 250%
Rockport United Network $273 256%
Identity Mco $279 261%
Blue Choice $383 359%
Amerigroup $1,171 1096%
Absolute Total Care $1,485 1390%
Nhc Advantage $1,567 1467%
Pruitt Health $1,567 1467%
Peach State $1,650 1545%
Wellcare $1,650 1545%
Americas 1St Choice $2,309 2162%
Medcost $4,132 - $5,270 3869%
Multiplan $4,949 - $7,423 4633%
Performax $5,609 5251%
First Health $6,186 5792%
Employer'S Health Network $6,598 6177%
Novanet $7,423 6950%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals