CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $490
  • Cash Discount Price: $821
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at West Valley Medical Center is $490. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $821. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$821

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$490

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: $821 (923%)
Insurance Median: $490 (551%)
Cash: $821 (923% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $490 (551% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 551% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 451%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $9 - $780 10%
Molina $9 - $22 10%
Regence $181 204%
United $182 - $490 205%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $262 295%
Corizon Health $304 342%
True Blue $324 364%
Cigna $460 517%
Pacificsource Health $490 551%
Moda $512 576%
St Luke'S Health Partners $534 601%
Aetna $650 731%
Four Rivers Hospice $657 739%
Multiplan $657 739%
Humana $690 776%
Geha Ppo Usa $698 785%
Coventry First Health $739 831%
St Alphonsus Health $739 831%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID 83605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals