CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $128
Cash Discount Price: $125
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital is $128. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1310 West Seventh Street, Kaplan, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$128

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: $125 (141%)

Insurance Median: $128 (144%)

Cash: $125 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $128 (144% 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	$54 - $125	61%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$97	109%
Aetna	$125 - $215	141%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$125	141%
Humana	$125 - $215	141%
Medicare (plans)	$125	141%
Ochsner Health Plan	$125	141%
UnitedHealthcare	$125 - $215	141%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$125	141%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$128	144%
Tricare	$145	163%
Cigna	$194	218%
Zelis	$194	218%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$215	242%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$215	242%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$215	242%

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 $125.
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 Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital 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.