CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Stanly Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $917
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,514
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Stanly Regional Medical Center is $917. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,514. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,514

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$917

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: $1,514 (1417%)
Insurance Median: $917 (859%)
Cash: $1,514 (1417% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $917 (859% 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 859% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 759%). 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
Cigna $44 - $2,422 41%
Humana $45 - $123 42%
Aetna $46 - $2,725 43%
UnitedHealthcare $46 - $2,050 43%
Trillium $48 - $378 45%
Alliance $49 - $374 46%
Amerihealth Caritas $49 - $370 46%
Carolina Complete Health $49 - $367 46%
Healthy Blue $49 - $367 46%
Partners $49 - $363 46%
Vaya $49 - $370 46%
Wellcare $49 - $367 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $471 - $813 441%
Ambetter / Centene $926 - $1,126 867%
Employers Health Network $1,338 - $1,750 1253%
Physician Reach Out $1,514 1417%
Magellan $1,817 1701%
Medcost $1,929 - $2,907 1806%
Gmmi $1,968 1843%
Quik Trip $1,968 1843%
Carolina Behavioral Health $2,180 - $2,422 2041%
First Health $2,725 2551%
Healthgram $2,725 2551%
Choicecare $2,846 2665%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $2,846 2665%
Multiplan $2,846 2665%
Private Health Care Systems $2,846 2665%
Beechstreet $2,907 2722%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC 28001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals