CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $599
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,901
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $599. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,901. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,901

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$599

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: $3,901 (3652%)
Insurance Median: $599 (561%)
Cash: $3,901 (3652% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $599 (561% 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 561% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 461%). 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 $107 - $1,560 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $599 100%
Aetna $111 - $1,023 104%
Devoted Health $112 105%
Healthteam $112 105%
Longevity Health $112 105%
Molina $112 - $1,096 105%
Humana $114 - $3,433 107%
Surgery Plus $187 175%
Cigna $199 - $1,063 186%
Carolina Caring $267 - $3,090 250%
Corporate Benefits Service $287 269%
Carolina Complete Health $587 550%
Partners Behavioral Health $587 550%
Alliance Behavioral Health $599 561%
Amerihealth Caritas $599 561%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $599 561%
Vaya Behavioral Health $599 561%
Wellcare $599 561%
Absolute Total Care $1,096 1026%
Gaston County Jail $1,174 1099%
Medcost $1,876 1756%
Self Pay $2,536 2374%
Beech Street $3,199 2995%
Multiplan $3,199 2995%
First Health Network $3,706 3470%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals