CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: The Queens Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $67
Cash Discount Price: $277
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at The Queens Medical Center is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $277. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$277

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$67

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: $277 (312%)

Insurance Median: $67 (75%)

Cash: $277 (312% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $67 (75% 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
Hmsa	$22 - $102	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $102	28%
Hawaii Community Health Alliance	$42	47%
Hawaii Mainland Administrators	$42 - $59	47%
Hawaii Western Management Group	$47	53%
Hawaii Laborers	$75	84%
Alohacare	$102 - $258	115%
Kaiser	$102 - $286	115%
Ohana Care	$102	115%
Seven Corners	$189	213%

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 $277.
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 The Queens 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.