CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $660
Cash Discount Price: $888
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $660. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $888. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 7.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1125 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$888

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$660

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: $888 (999%)

Insurance Median: $660 (742%)

Cash: $888 (999% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $660 (742% 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 742% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 642%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $660	19%
Aetna	$92 - $877	103%
Humana	$92 - $866	103%
Cigna	$153	172%
Unified Group - All Plans	$672	756%
Encore - All Plans	$766	862%
UnitedHealthcare	$777 - $813	874%
Siho - All Plans	$999	1124%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,077	1211%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $888.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Johnson Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72040.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.