CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $150
Cash Discount Price: $150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Bayou Bend Health System is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$150

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: $150 (169%)

Insurance Median: $150 (169%)

Cash: $150 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $150 (169% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$68 - $151	76%
Tricare	$96	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$101 - $150	114%
Aetna	$107 - $146	120%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$107	120%
Humana	$107 - $139	120%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$107	120%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$107	120%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$107	120%
Ambetter / Centene	$123	138%
Cigna	$150	169%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$151	170%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$151	170%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$151	170%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$160	180%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$160	180%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$160	180%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$171	192%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$171	192%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$171	192%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$182	205%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$182	205%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$193	217%

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 $150.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.