CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Advocate Trinity Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $941
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Advocate Trinity Hospital is $941. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2320 E 93Rd St, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$941

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,125 (1053%)
Insurance Median: $941 (881%)
Cash: $1,125 (1053% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $941 (881% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 881% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 781%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $161 151%
Molina $161 151%
Oscar Health Hmo $166 155%
Hstechnology $213 199%
Cigna $653 611%
UnitedHealthcare $718 672%
Advocate Employee $886 - $983 830%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $934 - $1,616 874%
Aetna $941 881%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,395 - $1,800 1306%
Multiplan $1,800 1685%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2320 E 93Rd St, Chicago, IL 60617
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals