CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $196
Cash Discount Price: $392
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $392. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$392

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$196

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $392 (367%)

Insurance Median: $196 (184%)

Cash: $392 (367% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $196 (184% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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	$99 - $1,265	93%
Triwest	$99	93%
Active Med	$101	95%
Aetna	$101 - $739	95%
Arcadian Health Plan	$101	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $334	95%
Christus Health	$101 - $142	95%
Coventry	$101	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $245	95%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$101 - $753	95%
Dignity Health	$104	97%
Peoples Health	$104	97%
Wellcare	$106	99%
Allyalign Health	$111	104%
Medicare (plans)	$111	104%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$181	169%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$181	169%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$181	169%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$753	705%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$904	846%
Healthcare Highways	$904	846%
Verity Healthnet	$904	846%
Healthsmart	$979 - $1,205	917%
Ppoplus Llc	$979	917%
Multiplan	$1,054	987%
Phcs	$1,054	987%
Cigna	$1,083	1014%
Health Management Network	$1,205	1128%
Provider Select	$1,205	1128%
First Health	$1,280	1198%
Verity Healthnet National	$1,280	1198%
Five Point Credit Union	$1,500	1404%

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 $392.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.