CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Fairview Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $949
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,979
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Fairview Hospital is $949. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,979. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,979

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$949

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: $1,979 (1853%)
Insurance Median: $949 (888%)
Cash: $1,979 (1853% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $949 (888% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 888% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 788%). 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
Health New England $105 - $1,453 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $105 - $181 98%
Point32Health $116 - $1,979 109%
Bmchnp $121 - $189 113%
Medicare (plans) $134 - $800 125%
Other Government $134 - $813 125%
Hospice $136 - $813 127%
UnitedHealthcare $136 - $1,792 127%
Aetna $137 - $1,573 128%
Fallon $140 - $917 131%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $141 - $1,875 132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $154 - $1,771 144%
Commcare Alliance $160 - $796 150%
Comm Fallon Qhp $201 - $1,283 188%
Comm Hne Hmo $255 - $1,373 239%
Comm Hne Ppo $271 - $1,459 254%
Workers Comp $285 - $1,328 267%
Unicare $402 - $1,351 376%
Allways Nhp $938 - $1,348 878%
Cigna $1,305 - $1,938 1222%
Mvp $1,305 - $1,875 1222%
Oxford $1,305 - $1,875 1222%
First Health $1,349 - $1,979 1263%
Connecticare $1,378 - $1,979 1290%
Consolidated Health Plans $1,378 - $1,979 1290%
Other Commercial $1,378 - $1,979 1290%
Phcs $1,378 - $1,979 1290%
Self Pay $1,378 - $1,979 1290%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals