CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $669
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,182
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $669. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$669

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: $8,182 (7660%)
Insurance Median: $669 (626%)
Cash: $8,182 (7660% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $669 (626% 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 626% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 526%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $202 - $3,625 189%
Amerihealth Caritas $337 316%
Harvard Pilgrim $387 - $484 362%
Well Sense Health Plan $669 626%
United $2,103 - $5,400 1969%
Maine Community Health $2,559 - $4,336 2396%
Tufts Health Plan $3,076 - $4,680 2880%
Aetna $5,179 4849%
Corvel $5,891 5515%
Evernorth $6,546 6129%
Mutual Of Omaha $6,546 6129%
Multiplan $6,627 6204%
First Health $7,446 6971%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $7,446 6971%
Oxford Health Plans $7,773 7277%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals