CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: $190
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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: $190 (178%)
Insurance Median: $116 (109%)
Cash: $190 (178% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $116 (109% 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.

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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
Cdphp $30 - $819 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $819 31%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $140 31%
Fidelis $35 - $819 33%
Tricare $38 - $123 36%
Hamaspik $41 - $855 38%
Medicaid / KanCare $42 - $199 39%
Blue Shield Highmark $44 - $565 41%
UnitedHealthcare $44 - $1,643 41%
Mvp $45 - $364 42%
Aetna $46 - $390 43%
Emblem Health Ghi $49 - $270 46%
Nascentia $49 - $135 46%
Cigna $70 - $258 66%
Empire Plan Nyship $93 - $1,643 87%
Multiplan $99 - $1,746 93%
Blue Shield $102 - $386 95%
Nys Department Of Corrections $118 - $396 110%
Nascentia Health Options $185 173%
Emblem $190 - $314 178%
Mvp Commercial $286 268%
Emblem_Ghi $314 294%
Mvp Essential Plan $783 733%
Magnacare $4,998 4679%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals