CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Taylor Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $155
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Taylor Regional Hospital is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Old Lebanon Road, Campbellsville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $155 (174%)

Insurance Median: $82 (92%)

Cash: $155 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (92% 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
Humana	$9 - $276	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $377	11%
Healthsmart Accel Pro Fee Only - All Other Plans	$10	11%
Medicaid / KanCare	$10 - $99	11%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $82	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $181	11%
Healthsmart Ppo Pro Fee Only	$11	12%
Healthsmart Hpo Pro Fee Only	$13	15%
Caresource Mcr Adv-All Plans	$17 - $137	19%
Aetna	$26 - $245	29%
Cigna	$44 - $165	49%
Coventry-First Health-All Other Plans	$68 - $256	76%
Siho Network-All Plans	$73 - $274	82%
Multiplan-All Plans	$81 - $304	91%

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 $155.
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 Taylor Regional 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.