CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Glens Falls Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $91
Cash Discount Price: $115
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Glens Falls Hospital is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$91

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: $115 (129%)

Insurance Median: $91 (102%)

Cash: $115 (129% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $91 (102% 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
Aetna	$11 - $224	12%
Blue Shield	$32 - $91	36%
Mvp Commercial	$33 - $133	37%
Cdphp	$43 - $135	48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $149	58%
Mvp	$60 - $126	67%
Fidelis	$66 - $137	74%
Hamaspik	$149	168%
Nascentia Health Options	$149	168%
Magnacare	$172	193%
Emblem	$183	206%
Empire Plan Nyship	$195	219%
Multiplan	$195	219%
UnitedHealthcare	$195	219%

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 $115.
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 Glens Falls 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.