CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $288
  • Cash Discount Price: $509
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation is $288. 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 3.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$509

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$288

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: $288 (324%)
Cash: $509 (572% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $288 (324% 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 324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 224%). 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
Mcd Masshealth $31 - $143 35%
Mcd New York $31 - $71 35%
Mcd Out Of State $31 - $143 35%
Mcdmanaged Cdphp $31 - $143 35%
Mcdmanaged Hne Mcdaco $31 - $143 35%
Medicaid / KanCare $31 - $236 35%
Wc Workers Comp $31 - $325 35%
Comm Network Qhpsub $34 - $303 38%
Mcdmanaged Network $34 - $303 38%
Mcdmanaged Bmchnp $36 - $149 40%
Tricare $40 - $202 45%
Comm Hospice $41 - $123 46%
Mcr Miscellaneous $41 - $123 46%
Mcrmanaged Usa Family $41 - $123 46%
Mcrmanaged Va $41 - $123 46%
Medicare (plans) $41 - $124 46%
Oth United Vaccn $41 - $123 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $456 53%
Mcrmanaged Cca One Care $47 - $122 53%
Aetna $49 - $405 55%
Comm Fallon Qhp $61 - $303 69%
Comm Unicare $71 - $348 80%
Comm Hne Hmo $76 - $353 85%
Comm Hne $80 - $374 90%
Comm Hne Ppo $80 - $375 90%
Comm Network Qhpnonsub $288 - $385 324%
Comm Nhp $291 - $347 327%
Comm Tufts $357 - $424 402%
UnitedHealthcare $387 - $461 435%
Cigna $405 - $498 456%
Comm Cdphp $405 - $482 456%
Comm Mvp $405 - $482 456%
Comm Oxford $405 - $482 456%
Comm First Health $419 - $509 471%
Comm Connecticare $428 - $509 481%
Comm Consolidated Health $428 - $509 481%
Comm Harvard $428 - $509 481%
Comm Other $428 - $509 481%
Comm Phcs $428 - $509 481%
Comm Self Pay $428 - $509 481%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA 01247
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Federal
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals