CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $175
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Central Montana Medical Center is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $175 (197%)

Insurance Median: $133 (150%)

Cash: $175 (197% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (150% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $333	11%
Humana	$10 - $200	11%
Triwest - All Plans	$10 - $196	11%
Veterans Affairs - All Plans	$10 - $196	11%
Montana Health Co-Op - All Plans	$17 - $359	19%
Allegiance Comm - All Other Plans	$18 - $355	20%
Allegiance Rbphp	$18 - $669	20%
Ebms - All Plans	$19 - $351	21%
Health Infonet - All Plans	$19 - $355	21%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$344	387%
UnitedHealthcare	$344	387%
Interwest Ppo	$362	407%
Pacific Source Hp - All Plans	$362	407%
Interwest Trad - All Other Plans	$370	416%

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 $175.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Montana Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72040.
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.