CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $885
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,268
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce is $885. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,268. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,268

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$885

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: $4,268 (3996%)
Insurance Median: $885 (829%)
Cash: $4,268 (3996% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $885 (829% 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 829% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 729%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $88 - $847 82%
United $90 - $2,724 84%
Wellcare $91 - $872 85%
Amerihealth $92 - $880 86%
Partners Health Management $93 - $889 87%
Vaya Health $93 - $889 87%
Apex Health $96 - $922 90%
Cigna $178 - $2,295 167%
Caresource $211 - $2,028 198%
Medcost $271 - $3,918 254%
Magellan $288 - $2,766 270%
Magellan Behavioral Health $288 - $2,766 270%
Aetna $347 - $3,333 325%
Multiplan $384 - $3,688 360%
Avalon Administrative Services $408 - $3,918 382%
Prime Health $423 - $4,148 396%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals