CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Henderson Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $127
Cash Discount Price: $733
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Henderson Hospital is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $733. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 West Galleria Drive, Henderson, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$733

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$127

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: $733 (824%)

Insurance Median: $127 (143%)

Cash: $733 (824% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $127 (143% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $127	44%
Silver_Summit	$39	44%
Smart_Choice	$39	44%
Humana	$40	45%
Molina	$40	45%
Cigna	$124 - $178	139%
United_Healthcare	$180	202%
Prominence	$261 - $298	294%
Sierra_Health_Options	$354	398%
Aetna	$577 - $1,264	649%
Sierra_Health_Plan_Of_Nevada	$588	661%
Multiplan	$1,063	1196%

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 $733.
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 Henderson Hospital 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.