CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $203
  • Cash Discount Price: $178
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Harlan County Health System is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$203

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $178 (200%)
Insurance Median: $203 (228%)
Cash: $178 (200% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $203 (228% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). 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 $120 135%
Medica Prime Solution $120 135%
Humana $149 168%
Tricare $149 168%
Aetna $156 175%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $157 177%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $203 228%
Medica Chi Health $203 228%
Medica Choice $203 228%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $212 - $214 238%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $212 238%
Medica Ifb Aco $214 241%
Medica Ifb Open Access $214 241%
UnitedHealthcare $214 241%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $219 246%

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