CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $47
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Northwest Health-La Porte is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$47

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: $19 (21%)
Insurance Median: $47 (53%)
Cash: $19 (21% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $47 (53% 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
Lutheran $8 - $144 9%
Self Pay $10 - $287 11%
Php $12 - $220 13%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $13 - $222 15%
Alpha Baking $14 - $239 16%
Php Freedom Network $18 - $320 20%
Encore $20 - $479 22%
County Of Laporte $21 - $372 24%
Cigna $22 - $395 25%
Prime Health Services $22 - $399 25%
Prime Health Services Auto $22 - $399 25%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $375 25%
Aetna $23 - $440 26%
Ihn $24 - $426 27%
Community Health Alliance $26 - $463 29%
Lutheran Network $26 - $468 29%
Sagamore Health Network $26 - $468 29%
Chandler Group $27 - $479 30%
Hfn Workers Compensation $27 - $479 30%
Multiplan $27 - $479 30%
Phcs $27 - $479 30%
One Call $37 42%
Caresource $51 - $66 57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $375 74%
Humana $66 - $91 74%
Managed Health Services $66 - $185 74%
Medicaid / KanCare $66 74%
Mhs $66 74%
Tricare $87 98%
Medicare (plans) $91 102%
Node Champva $92 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $92 103%
Node Va $92 103%
Va Choice Program $92 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $93 105%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $96 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $97 109%
Us Department Of Labor $115 129%
Prime Health In Work Comp $166 187%
In Wc $185 208%
Encore Kba Epo $221 249%
Magnacare Ma $226 254%
Encore Kba Ppo $277 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals