CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Shenandoah Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $204
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Shenandoah Medical Center is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Pershing Avenue, Shenandoah, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $204 (229%)

Insurance Median: $106 (119%)

Cash: $204 (229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (119% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$78	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $308	100%
Home State Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans	$104	117%
Molina Mcd	$104	117%
Nebraska Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$104	117%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$105	118%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$106	119%
Triwest Wellmark - All Plans	$106	119%
Aetna	$107 - $301	120%
Molina Mcr - All Other Plans	$107	120%
Tricare	$107	120%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$107	120%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$292	328%

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 $204.
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 Shenandoah 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.