CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1221 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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%)

Insurance Median: $113 (106%)

Ins. Median: $113 (106% 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.

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
American Healthplan Of Iowa - Midlevel	$36	34%
Humana	$46	43%
Aetna	$48	45%
Medicaid / KanCare	$48 - $49	45%
American Healthplan Of Iowa - Md	$49	46%
Plain Church	$82 - $1,461	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$90 - $366	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$91	85%
Midlands Choice	$100 - $2,023	94%
Absolute Solutions	$113	106%
First Agency	$113	106%
Multiplan	$113	106%
Henderson County	$120	112%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$1,259	1179%
Immugrun	$1,416	1326%
Brighton Amish Church	$1,461	1368%
6 Degree	$1,798	1683%
Geha	$2,091	1958%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.