CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Aurora

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $2,117
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,623
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Mercy Hospital Aurora is $2,117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,623. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 19.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Porter Avenue, Aurora, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,623

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,117

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: $1,623 (1520%)
Insurance Median: $2,117 (1982%)
Cash: $1,623 (1520% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,117 (1982% 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 1982% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1882%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $60 - $1,266 56%
Medicare (plans) $99 - $739 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $140 - $2,497 131%
UnitedHealthcare $140 - $2,372 131%
Aetna $710 - $2,222 665%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $710 665%
Cigna $710 - $2,122 665%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $710 665%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $710 665%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $710 665%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $710 665%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $710 665%
Humana $710 - $2,122 665%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $710 665%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $710 665%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $710 665%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] $710 665%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $710 665%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $710 665%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $710 665%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $710 665%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $710 665%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $727 681%
Tricare $727 681%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $920 861%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $999 935%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] $1,124 1052%
Ambetter / Centene $1,266 1185%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $1,266 1185%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $1,266 1185%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $1,623 - $2,247 1520%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $1,623 1520%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] $1,998 1871%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $1,998 1871%
Point C Contracted [320238] $1,998 - $2,122 1871%
Point C [20238] $1,998 1871%
Workers Comp [20426] $1,998 - $2,122 1871%
Medica Contracted [320239] $2,112 1977%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] $2,122 1987%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $2,122 1987%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] $2,122 1987%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $2,122 1987%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $2,122 1987%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $2,122 1987%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $2,122 1987%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124] $2,122 1987%
First Health Contracted [320128] $2,122 1987%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $2,122 1987%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $2,122 1987%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $2,122 1987%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $2,122 1987%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $2,122 - $2,197 1987%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $2,122 1987%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] $2,197 2057%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $2,372 2221%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $2,372 2221%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Porter Avenue, Aurora, MO 65605
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals