CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $5,160
  • Cash Discount Price: $13,798
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 48.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Research Medical Center is $5,160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,798. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 48.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13,798

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,160

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: $13,798 (12918%)
Insurance Median: $5,160 (4831%)
Cash: $13,798 (12918% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,160 (4831% 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 4831% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4731%). 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
United $60 - $6,642 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $7,528 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Cigna $122 - $7,381 114%
Multiplan $171 - $10,923 160%
Corvel Corporation $203 - $9,595 190%
Oha Network $212 - $7,381 198%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $325 - $5,757 304%
Humana $365 - $9,595 342%
Ambetter / Centene $2,387 - $2,746 2235%
Nhc Advantage $2,439 - $2,805 2283%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $2,567 - $2,952 2403%
Universal Healthcare $4,492 - $5,166 4206%
Coventry $5,160 - $5,934 4831%
Coventry Kc Mo $5,263 - $6,052 4927%
College Park Family Care Center $5,519 - $6,347 5167%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $6,161 - $7,381 5768%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $9,627 - $11,071 9013%
Triwest Health Alliance $9,627 - $11,071 9013%
Cco, Inc. $10,269 - $11,809 9614%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $10,269 - $11,809 9614%
UnitedHealthcare $11,424 - $14,761 10696%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals