CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $274
  • Cash Discount Price: $991
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $991. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$991

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$274

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: $991 (1115%)
Insurance Median: $274 (308%)
Cash: $991 (1115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $274 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 - $274 89%
Molina $79 89%
United $79 - $446 89%
Humana $80 - $274 90%
Corvel $159 179%
Prime Health $159 179%
Coventry Cares $178 200%
Signature Advantage $188 211%
Cigna $291 327%
Essence Healthcare $446 502%
Baptist Health Network $535 602%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky $625 703%
Occupational Mc Alliance $793 892%
Multiplan $942 1059%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals