CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $3,827
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,467
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 35.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is $3,827. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 35.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,467

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,827

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: $6,467 (6055%)
Insurance Median: $3,827 (3583%)
Cash: $6,467 (6055% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,827 (3583% 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 3583% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3483%). 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
Tricare $118 110%
Aetna $119 - $5,387 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $119 - $4,864 111%
Medicare (plans) $119 - $131 111%
UnitedHealthcare $119 - $2,399 111%
Va Medical Center $119 111%
Cigna $123 - $6,467 115%
Clover Health Plan $126 118%
Humana $129 121%
Us Family Health Plan $135 126%
Elap $169 - $215 158%
Horizon Nj Health $200 187%
Centivo $215 201%
Claim Watcher $215 201%
Medicaid / KanCare $596 - $6,467 558%
Charity Care $605 566%
Wellcare $656 614%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $1,681 1574%
Horizon Behavioral Health $2,424 2269%
Beacon Health Options $3,234 3028%
Amerihealth $3,827 3583%
Magnacare $3,880 - $4,527 3633%
Princeton Theological Seminary $4,204 3936%
Coventry $4,527 4238%
Health Net $4,527 4238%
Beech Street $5,174 - $5,497 4844%
Intergrated Health Plan $5,174 4844%
Intergroup $5,174 4844%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $5,174 4844%
Allied Trades $5,497 5147%
Consumer Health Network $5,497 5147%
Devon Health Services $5,497 5147%
First Managed Care Option $5,497 5147%
Ie Shaffer $5,497 5147%
Private Healthcare Systems $5,497 5147%
Qualcare $5,497 5147%
Total Care Network $5,497 5147%
Tri-State $5,497 5147%
Commercial Other $6,467 6055%
Compsych $6,467 6055%
Concern Plus $6,467 6055%
International Pfs $6,467 6055%
Life St. Francis $6,467 6055%
Magellan $6,467 6055%
Managed Health Network $6,467 6055%
Nj Carpenters $6,467 6055%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $6,467 6055%
Personnel Health Program $6,467 6055%
United Behavioral Health $6,467 6055%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals