CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $1,869
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,328
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc is $1,869. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,328. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 17.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 709 4Th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,328

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,869

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: $1,328 (1243%)
Insurance Median: $1,869 (1750%)
Cash: $1,328 (1243% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,869 (1750% 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 1750% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1650%). 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
Humana $981 918%
Sanford Health Plan $981 - $1,982 918%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,000 - $1,373 936%
Medica $1,246 - $2,002 1167%
First Choice Plus $1,798 1683%
UnitedHealthcare $1,941 - $2,002 1817%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 709 4Th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND 58854
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals