CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $91
  • Cash Discount Price: $219
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$91

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: $219 (246%)
Insurance Median: $91 (102%)
Cash: $219 (246% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $91 (102% 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.

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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
Peach State $31 35%
Wellcare $31 - $91 35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 - $243 73%
Aetna $91 - $270 102%
Ambetter / Centene $91 102%
Care Improvement Plus $91 102%
Caresource $91 102%
Cigna $91 - $276 102%
Coventry $91 - $253 102%
Eon Health Plan $91 102%
Humana $91 - $253 102%
Kaiser Permanente $91 102%
Molina $91 102%
Pruitthealth Premier $91 102%
Todays Options Pffs $91 102%
Todays Options Ppo $91 102%
UnitedHealthcare $91 - $2,632 102%
Vaccn United $91 102%
First Health $253 285%
Phcs $253 285%
Meritain $270 304%
Multiplan $286 - $293 322%
Nova $286 - $303 322%
Three Rivers Provider Network $303 341%
Amerigroup $337 379%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals