CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $107
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Christ Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $107 (120%)
Insurance Median: $36 (40%)
Cash: $107 (120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (40% 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.

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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 $17 - $270 19%
Caresource [2031] $17 - $266 19%
Humana $17 - $266 19%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 - $266 19%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $266 20%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $24 - $81 27%
Medben [2222] $24 - $81 27%
Aetna $35 - $160 39%
Ambetter / Centene $35 - $81 39%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $35 - $266 39%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $35 - $266 39%
Cigna $35 - $266 39%
Key Benefit Administrators [2221] $35 - $36 39%
Medical Mutual [2054] $35 - $240 39%
Medicare (plans) $35 - $81 39%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $35 - $81 39%
Meritain Health [2224] $35 - $81 39%
Tricare $35 - $36 39%
United Medical Resources [2104] $35 - $254 39%
Wc Sedgwick [3078] $35 - $36 39%
Allied Benefits [2163] $36 - $81 40%
Geha [2268] $36 40%
Oon Oscar [2256] $36 40%
Other [9990] $36 40%
Western And Southern [2076] $36 - $240 40%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $66 74%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $66 74%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $81 91%
First Health [2041] $81 91%
Meridian [2185] $81 91%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $81 - $266 91%
Perennial [4200] $81 91%
Poppins Health [2299] $81 91%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $128 144%
Nalc [2178] $141 159%
Priority Health [2225] $141 159%
Life Synch [2080] $160 180%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $194 218%
Geha [2168] $254 286%
Golden Rule [2161] $254 286%
Bccp [3079] $266 299%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $266 299%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $266 299%
Suburban Health [2408] $266 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals