CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $1,113
Cash Discount Price: $1,090
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $1,113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,090. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,090

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,113

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: $1,090 (1021%)

Insurance Median: $1,113 (1042%)

Cash: $1,090 (1021% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,113 (1042% 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 1042% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 942%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Healthteam	$105	98%
Amerihealth	$408 - $1,267	382%
Carolina Complete	$408	382%
Healthblue	$408	382%
Partners	$408	382%
UnitedHealthcare	$412 - $1,164	386%
Vaya	$412	386%
Wellcare	$412	386%
Alliance	$416	389%
Trillium	$420	393%
Medcost	$628 - $1,557	588%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$757 - $1,272	709%
Aetna	$828 - $1,498	775%
Ambetter / Centene	$922 - $1,328	863%
Cigna	$1,142 - $1,182	1069%
Oscar	$1,199 - $1,417	1123%
Directnet	$1,288	1206%
Private Healthcare Systems	$1,962	1837%
Multiplan	$2,006	1878%

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 $1,090.
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 Wilkes Regional 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.