CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Daviess Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $176
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Daviess Community Hospital is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 E Walnut St, Washington, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $176 (198%)

Insurance Median: $102 (115%)

Cash: $176 (198% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (115% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$10 - $476	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $378	11%
Encore Ppo-All Plans	$10 - $200	11%
Humana	$10 - $122	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $400	11%
St. Vincent Health - All Plans	$11 - $309	12%
Patoka Valley-All Plans	$14 - $238	16%
Caresource Mcaid-All Plans	$17 - $27	19%
Hoosier Healthwise Mcaid-All Plans	$17 - $27	19%
Mdwise Marketplace-All Plans	$19 - $173	21%
Siho-All Plans	$24 - $428	27%
Sagamore Valley-All Plans	$26 - $462	29%

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 $176.
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 Daviess Community 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.