CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $2,091
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,838
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Harlan County Health System is $2,091. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,838. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 19.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,838

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,091

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: $1,838 (1721%)
Insurance Median: $2,091 (1958%)
Cash: $1,838 (1721% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,091 (1958% 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 1958% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1858%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $1,241 1162%
Medica Prime Solution $1,241 1162%
Humana $1,540 1442%
Tricare $1,540 1442%
Aetna $1,609 1506%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $1,617 1514%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $2,091 1958%
Medica Chi Health $2,091 1958%
Medica Choice $2,091 1958%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,183 - $2,206 2044%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $2,183 2044%
Medica Ifb Aco $2,206 2065%
Medica Ifb Open Access $2,206 2065%
UnitedHealthcare $2,206 2065%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $2,252 2108%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals