CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $2,727
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,386
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is $2,727. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,386. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 25.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,386

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,727

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: $2,386 (2234%)
Insurance Median: $2,727 (2553%)
Cash: $2,386 (2234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,727 (2553% 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 2553% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2453%). 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
Medicare (plans) $580 - $2,656 543%
Magellan $900 - $2,727 843%
UnitedHealthcare $1,126 - $1,210 1054%
Mercycare Health $1,261 1181%
Cigna $1,432 - $2,420 1341%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,476 - $2,727 1382%
Aetna $1,704 - $2,614 1595%
Beacon Health Options $1,704 1595%
La Rabida Childrens Hospital $1,704 1595%
Centegra $2,045 1915%
Independent Physicians At Mercy $2,045 1915%
Advanced Physicians Association Ipa $2,386 2234%
Health Plus $2,386 2234%
Imagine Health $2,386 2234%
Methodist First Choice $2,386 2234%
Northwest Community Healthcare $2,386 2234%
Presence Health Partners $2,386 2234%
St. Francis $2,386 2234%
Ui Health $2,386 2234%
West Suburban Health Providers $2,386 2234%
Shriners Hospital $2,557 2394%
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners $2,557 2394%
American Psych Systems $2,727 2553%
Health Alliance $2,727 2553%
Macneal Health $2,727 2553%
Healthlink Inc. $2,812 2633%
Cofinity $2,898 2713%
Hfn Inc $2,898 - $3,068 2713%
Humana $2,898 2713%
Principal Healthcare $2,898 2713%
St. Elizabeth $2,898 2713%
First Health $3,000 2809%
Healthstar $3,000 2809%
Preferred Health Network $3,000 2809%
Sagamore Health Network $3,000 2809%
Beech Street $3,068 2872%
Benchmark Health $3,068 2872%
Employer'S Coalition On Health $3,068 2872%
Private Health Care System $3,068 2872%
Security Health Plan $3,068 2872%
Swedish American $3,068 2872%
Wellmark/Healthnetwork $3,136 2936%
Health Smart $3,239 3032%
Integrated Health Plan $3,239 3032%
Multiplan $3,239 3032%
National Provider Network $3,239 3032%
Wea Insurance Group $3,239 3032%
Unicare $3,678 - $8,500 3443%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140, Chicago, IL 60611
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens