CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Ashtabula County Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: $1,821
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Ashtabula County Medical Center is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,821. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2420 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,821

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$121

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: $1,821 (1705%)

Insurance Median: $121 (113%)

Cash: $1,821 (1705% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $121 (113% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $813	52%
Aetna	$68 - $1,899	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$111 - $444	104%
Caresource	$111 - $120	104%
Medical Mutual	$112 - $1,483	105%
Valor	$117 - $126	110%
Summacare	$126 - $697	118%
Molina Marketplace	$141	132%
Oscar Cleveland	$162	152%
Cigna	$862 - $1,118	807%

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 $1,821.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ashtabula County Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.