CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $292
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Kings County Hospital Center is $292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$292

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: $126 (118%)
Insurance Median: $292 (273%)
Cash: $126 (118% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $292 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). 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
Healthfirst $41 - $872 38%
Amidacare $51 - $388 48%
Emblem $51 - $523 48%
Aetna $54 - $1,131 51%
Wellcare $55 - $163 51%
Metroplus $64 - $872 60%
Fidelis $73 - $872 68%
Oscar $76 - $1,228 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $1,232 118%
Vaccn $126 118%
Vnsny $126 - $1,309 118%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $131 - $157 123%
Affinity $132 - $872 124%
United $140 - $1,232 131%
Centerlight $150 - $770 140%
Elderplan $150 - $1,001 140%
Hamaspik $158 148%
Oxford $292 - $924 273%
Local 1199 $374 - $1,309 350%
Carelon $388 - $1,001 363%
Senior Whole Health $388 363%
United Behavioral Health $388 - $426 363%
Carelon (Amida Care) $395 370%
Cigna $1,056 989%
Magnacare $1,155 1081%
Multiplan $1,232 1153%
Villagecare Max $1,309 1226%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals