CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $143
  • Cash Discount Price: $164
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Dequincy Memorial Hospital is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$143

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: $164 (184%)
Insurance Median: $143 (161%)
Cash: $164 (184% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $143 (161% 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.

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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
Aetna $13 - $156 15%
Cigna $13 - $234 15%
Humana $36 - $171 40%
Allegiance Hospice $98 110%
Ambetter / Centene $98 110%
Blue Advantage $98 110%
Mcr Lagniappe $98 110%
Medicare (plans) $98 110%
Mutual Of Omaha $98 110%
Peoples Health $98 110%
Pro Care Advantage $98 110%
Tricare $98 110%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $156 110%
Vaccn $98 110%
Wellcare $98 110%
Mc Vantage Health Plan $140 - $152 157%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $141 - $145 159%
Gulf South Risk Service $143 161%
Amerihealth Caritas La $156 175%
Correct Care $156 175%
Healthy Blue $156 175%
Louisiana Health Connect $156 175%
Medicaid / KanCare $156 - $234 175%
Self Pay $164 184%
Work Comp $211 237%
Aarp Healthcare $234 263%
Allegiance Home Health Sw $234 263%
American Health Adv $234 263%
Amfirst $234 263%
Attorney $234 263%
Bankers Life $234 263%
Care Center Of Dequincy $234 263%
Commerical $234 263%
Harbor Hospice $234 263%
High Hope Care Center $234 263%
Medi-Share $234 263%
Ppo Plus Lc $234 263%
Rural Health Carriers $234 263%
Tri Parish Rehab $234 263%
United Teachers Assoc $234 263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA 70633
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals