CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $140
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $140. 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 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$140

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: $140 (131%)
Cash: $1,125 (1053% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $140 (131% 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.

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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
Molina $38 - $225 36%
Aetna $47 - $256 44%
Coventry $47 - $150 44%
Health Alliance $47 - $178 44%
Longevity Health Plan $47 - $132 44%
Sinai Medical Group $47 - $132 44%
United $47 - $245 44%
UnitedHealthcare $47 - $132 44%
Zing Health $48 - $135 45%
Clear Springs Health $49 - $136 46%
Union Health Service $49 - $159 46%
Village Md $49 - $165 46%
Wellcare $49 - $139 46%
Uic Physician Group $52 - $145 49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 - $225 54%
Dolton Medical Associates $59 - $165 55%
Mac Neal Health Providers $59 - $165 55%
Mercy Physician Association $59 - $165 55%
Unified Physicians Network $59 - $165 55%
West Suburban Health Providers $59 - $165 55%
Lake County Physician Associates $61 - $172 57%
Northshore Physician Association $61 - $172 57%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $61 - $172 57%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $61 - $172 57%
Valenz $63 - $176 59%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $64 - $178 60%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $64 - $178 60%
Campus Care $71 - $198 66%
Healthsmart $71 - $198 66%
The Alliance $71 - $198 66%
Healthlink $74 - $919 69%
Cigna $76 - $649 71%
County Care Health Plan $76 - $225 71%
Meridian $76 - $225 71%
Youthcare Healthchoice $76 - $225 71%
St Anthony Health Network $79 - $352 74%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $81 - $360 76%
Physician Care Network Inc $82 - $366 77%
Multiplan $99 - $1,278 93%
Equian $246 - $1,278 230%
Zelis $246 - $1,278 230%
Integrated Health Plan $271 - $1,405 254%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals