CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Memorial Health Care Systems

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $1,785
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,070
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Memorial Health Care Systems is $1,785. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,070. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 16.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,070

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,785

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: $3,070 (2874%)
Insurance Median: $1,785 (1671%)
Cash: $3,070 (2874% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,785 (1671% 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 1671% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1571%). 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
Molina Mcaid-All Plans $1,658 1552%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $1,658 1552%
UnitedHealthcare $1,658 - $2,886 1552%
Beshp Mcr Adv - All Plans $1,750 1638%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,750 - $2,916 1638%
Medica Mcare Cost $1,750 1638%
Medica Mcr Adv $1,750 1638%
Tricare $1,750 1638%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $1,785 1671%
Phcs Ppo-All Plans $2,916 2730%
Ambetter / Centene $2,947 2759%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans $2,947 2759%
Medica Elevate $2,947 2759%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $2,978 2788%
Aetna $3,009 2817%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE 68434
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals