CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Jersey City Medical Center is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $112 (126%)

Insurance Median: $105 (118%)

Cash: $112 (126% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (118% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Wellpoint	$27 - $104	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $487	33%
Amerihealth	$48	54%
Qualcare Inc	$57 - $380	64%
Aetna	$79 - $162	89%
Fidelis Care	$104 - $151	117%
Clover Health	$104	117%
Humana	$104	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$106 - $148	119%
Cigna	$151	170%
Emblem Health	$197	222%
Wellcare	$206	232%
First Health	$322	362%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $112.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Jersey City Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72040.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.