CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $208
Cash Discount Price: $866
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $866. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$866

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$208

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: $866 (811%)

Insurance Median: $208 (195%)

Cash: $866 (811% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $208 (195% 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
Cigna	$92	86%
Humana	$93 - $163	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $139	89%
Medadv-Peoples	$95	89%
Medicare (plans)	$95	89%
Tricare	$95	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$95	89%
Va	$96	90%
Aetna	$98 - $163	92%
Wellcare	$99	93%
Lucent	$133	125%
Verity	$161	151%
Amerihealth	$163	153%
Healthy_Blue	$163	153%
Lhc	$163	153%
Medicaid / KanCare	$163	153%
United_Caid	$163	153%
Ambetter / Centene	$198	185%
Workcomp_Saints	$218	204%
United	$245	229%
Southern-Univ	$300	281%
Ehn	$357	334%
Coventry	$425	398%
Workcomp_Cov	$425	398%
Promise_Hosp	$450	421%
Lsufirst	$458	429%
Lsu	$500	468%
Uhc_Commcoffee	$504	472%
Gilsbar	$565	529%
Multiplan-Pos	$692	648%
Multiplan-Ppo	$692	648%
Ppoplus	$704	659%
Stjude	$750	702%
Bayou-Med	$808	756%
Dma	$808	756%
Womans_Hosp	$808	756%
Reny	$866	811%
Workcomp_3R	$935	875%
Three_Rivers	$981	918%
Workcomp_Strat	$981	918%
Geha	$1,016	951%
Workcomp_Fp	$1,039	973%
Usa_Mco	$1,085	1016%

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 $866.
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 Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge 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.