CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $314
Cash Discount Price: $1,048
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $314. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,048. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,048

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$314

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: $1,048 (1179%)

Insurance Median: $314 (353%)

Cash: $1,048 (1179% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $314 (353% 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 353% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 253%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$35 - $786	39%
Aetna	$41 - $128	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$172	193%
United	$182 - $235	205%
Verity	$314	353%
Ppo Plus	$398	448%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation	$513	577%
Gilsbar 360	$555	624%
Multiplan	$568 - $609	639%
Dma Regional Ppo	$733	824%
Employers Health Network	$733	824%
First Health	$733	824%
Healthsouth Corporation	$733	824%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn)	$817	919%
Bestcomp	$849	955%

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 $1,048.
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 Rapides Regional Medical Center 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.