CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: East Carroll Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $152
Cash Discount Price: $320
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at East Carroll Parish Hospital is $152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $320. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 336 North Hood Street, Lake Providence, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$320

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$152

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: $320 (300%)

Insurance Median: $152 (142%)

Cash: $320 (300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $152 (142% 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
United Chicago Teacher Fund-All Plans	$24 - $91	22%
United At&T-All Plans	$37 - $140	35%
Cigna	$81 - $304	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$143 - $540	134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$152 - $572	142%
Greatwest Healthcare-All Plans	$152 - $572	142%
Vantage-All Plans	$161 - $608	151%

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 $320.
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 East Carroll Parish 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.