CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Highland Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $311
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Highland Hills Medical Center is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $311. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Getwell Drive, Senatobia, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$311

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $311 (291%)

Insurance Median: $146 (137%)

Cash: $311 (291% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (137% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicare (plans)	$78 - $313	73%
Molina_Chip	$78 - $128	73%
Molina_Him	$78 - $141	73%
Medicaid / KanCare	$85	80%
First_Choice	$146	137%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$156 - $175	146%
Mpcn_Comm	$158	148%
Vantage_Administered	$219	205%
Cigna	$373	349%
Aetna	$559	523%
Bhsg	$839	786%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $311.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Highland Hills Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.