CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Straub Clinic and Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $104
Cash Discount Price: $255
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Straub Clinic and Hospital is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 888 S King Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$255

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: $255 (287%)

Insurance Median: $104 (117%)

Cash: $255 (287% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$20	22%
Ohana	$28 - $125	31%
Hmsa	$40 - $104	45%
Mdx	$43 - $104	48%
Pac Admin	$47	53%
Hwmg/Hmaa	$53	60%
Verdegard	$80	90%
Alohacare	$104 - $125	117%
Devoted	$110	124%
Calvos	$319	359%
Mimoh	$319	359%
Hcha	$340	382%
Kaiser	$340	382%
Multiplan	$340 - $361	382%

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 $255.
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 Straub Clinic and Hospital 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.