CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: $252
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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: $252 (283%)
Insurance Median: $40 (45%)
Cash: $252 (283% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $40 (45% 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.

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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 $9 - $59 10%
Coventry $10 - $40 11%
Aetna $11 - $64 12%
Clear Springs Health $11 - $41 12%
Health Alliance $11 - $54 12%
Longevity Health Plan $11 - $40 12%
Sinai Medical Group $11 - $40 12%
United $11 - $46 12%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $40 12%
Village Md $11 - $50 12%
Wellcare $11 - $42 12%
Zing Health $11 - $41 12%
Uic Physician Group $12 - $44 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $60 15%
Union Health Service $13 - $48 15%
Dolton Medical Associates $14 - $50 16%
Lake County Physician Associates $14 - $52 16%
Mac Neal Health Providers $14 - $50 16%
Mercy Physician Association $14 - $50 16%
Northshore Physician Association $14 - $52 16%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $14 - $52 16%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $14 - $52 16%
Unified Physicians Network $14 - $50 16%
Valenz $14 - $53 16%
West Suburban Health Providers $14 - $50 16%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $15 - $54 17%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $15 - $52 17%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $15 - $54 17%
St Anthony Health Network $15 - $51 17%
Campus Care $16 - $60 18%
Healthsmart $16 - $60 18%
Physician Care Network Inc $16 - $53 18%
The Alliance $16 - $60 18%
Cigna $17 - $64 19%
County Care Health Plan $17 - $59 19%
Healthlink $17 - $188 19%
Meridian $17 - $59 19%
Youthcare Healthchoice $17 - $59 19%
Multiplan $23 - $116 26%
Equian $45 - $116 51%
Zelis $45 - $116 51%
Integrated Health Plan $49 - $128 55%

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