CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $1,241
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,413
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck is $1,241. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,413. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 N 7Th St, Bismarck, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,413

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,241

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: $1,413 (1323%)
Insurance Median: $1,241 (1162%)
Cash: $1,413 (1323% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,241 (1162% 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 1162% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1062%). 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
Sanford Health Plan Align $101 95%
Ucare $108 - $1,276 101%
Aetna $110 - $1,494 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 103%
Health Partners $110 - $812 103%
Medicare (plans) $110 103%
UnitedHealthcare $110 - $1,466 103%
Primewest $112 105%
Sanford Health Plan $133 125%
Security Health Plan $971 909%
Medica $1,203 - $1,287 1126%
Cigna $1,589 1488%
First Choice Health Network $1,589 1488%
Healthez $1,589 1488%
Multiplan $1,589 1488%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 N 7Th St, Bismarck, ND 58506
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals