CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: McAlester Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $689
  • Cash Discount Price: $772
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at McAlester Regional Health Center is $689. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $772. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$772

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$689

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: $772 (723%)
Insurance Median: $689 (645%)
Cash: $772 (723% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $689 (645% 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 645% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 545%). 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
Aetna $108 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $108 - $689 101%
Choctaw Nation $108 101%
Global Health $108 - $190 101%
Coventry $1,545 - $1,719 1446%
Okla Health Network $1,641 1536%
Osma Health $1,699 1591%
Preferred Choice Community $1,699 1591%
Phcs $1,738 1627%
Beech Street $1,796 1681%
Cigna $1,796 1681%
Geha $1,815 1699%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK 74501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals