CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Leonard J Chabert Medical Center is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $71 (80%)

Insurance Median: $81 (91%)

Cash: $71 (80% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (91% 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
Tricare	$32 - $33	36%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$40	45%
Humana	$40	45%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$40	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $201	45%
Aetna	$41 - $5,234	46%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$41	46%
Medicaid / KanCare	$67	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$78 - $83	88%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$81	91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$81	91%
Medicare (plans)	$81	91%
Ochsner Health Plan	$81	91%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$86	97%
Cigna	$108	121%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$113	127%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$113	127%
First Health Network	$121	136%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$124	139%
Usa Managed Care Network	$128	144%
Zelis	$218	245%

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 $71.
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 Leonard J Chabert 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.