CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $281
  • Cash Discount Price: $576
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is $281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $576. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$576

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$281

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: $576 (539%)
Insurance Median: $281 (263%)
Cash: $576 (539% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $281 (263% 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 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). 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
Aetna $119 - $471 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $119 - $2,309 111%
Clover Health $119 111%
Fidelis Care $119 - $439 111%
Humana $119 111%
Wellpoint $119 - $1,549 111%
UnitedHealthcare $122 - $430 114%
Wellcare $237 222%
Emblem Health $239 224%
Cigna $281 - $296 263%
Amerihealth $387 362%
Qualcare Inc $726 - $1,797 680%
First Health $1,630 1526%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals