CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $314
  • Cash Discount Price: $509
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Berkshire Medical Center is $314. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $509. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$509

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$314

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: $509 (572%)
Insurance Median: $314 (353%)
Cash: $509 (572% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $314 (353% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 353% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 253%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cdphp $31 - $482 35%
Health New England $31 - $374 35%
Mcd Out Of State $31 - $71 35%
Medicaid / KanCare $31 - $71 35%
Workers Comp $31 - $325 35%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $34 - $303 38%
Point32Health $34 - $509 38%
Bmchnp $36 - $92 40%
Other Government $40 - $112 45%
Hospice $41 - $112 46%
Medicare (plans) $41 - $110 46%
UnitedHealthcare $41 - $461 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 - $456 48%
Commcare Alliance $43 - $132 48%
Fallon $44 - $236 49%
Aetna $49 - $405 55%
Mbhp $71 80%
Unicare $71 - $348 80%
Comm Hne Hmo $76 - $353 85%
Comm Hne Ppo $80 - $375 90%
Allways Nhp $291 - $347 327%
Beacon $383 - $482 431%
Cigna $405 - $498 456%
Mvp $405 - $482 456%
Oxford $405 - $482 456%
First Health $419 - $509 471%
Connecticare $428 - $509 481%
Consolidated Health Plans $428 - $509 481%
Other Commercial $428 - $509 481%
Phcs $428 - $509 481%
Self Pay $428 - $509 481%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals