CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Boundary Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $60
Cash Discount Price: $131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Boundary Community Hospital is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$60

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: $131 (147%)

Insurance Median: $60 (67%)

Cash: $131 (147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $60 (67% 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	$7 - $257	8%
Molina Comm/Mrketplce - All Other Plans	$10 - $89	11%
Molina Mcr Adv	$10 - $166	11%
Cigna	$16 - $956	18%
Bc Idaho Qhp	$18 - $284	20%
Bc Idaho Comm - All Other Plans	$20 - $207	22%
Regence Blue Shield - All Plans	$21 - $1,170	24%
Pacificsource Comm - All Other Plans	$25 - $293	28%
Aetna	$28 - $196	31%
Molina Mcaid	$31 - $181	35%

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 $131.
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 Boundary Community 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.