CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Copley Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $453
  • Cash Discount Price: $470
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Copley Memorial Hospital is $453. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $470. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$470

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$453

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: $470 (529%)
Insurance Median: $453 (510%)
Cash: $470 (529% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $453 (510% 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 510% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 410%). 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
Cigna $40 - $939 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 - $939 55%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans $49 55%
Molina Mcaid $50 56%
Aetna $52 - $939 58%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans $127 143%
UnitedHealthcare $492 - $1,221 553%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $939 1056%
Humana $939 1056%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $939 1056%
Zing Health Mcr Adv - All Plans $995 1119%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals