CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $135
Cash Discount Price: $98
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2220 Iowa Street, Chickasha, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$135

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: $98 (110%)

Insurance Median: $135 (152%)

Cash: $98 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $135 (152% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Humana	$90 - $208	101%
Veterans Affairs	$90	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$91	102%
Medica	$96	108%
Generations Healthcare	$135	152%
Global Health	$135 - $208	152%
Cigna	$159	179%
Healthcare Highways	$159	179%
Webtpa	$159	179%
Aetna	$194	218%
Healthchoice	$195	219%
Multiplan	$201 - $208	226%
Community Care	$208	234%
First Health	$208	234%
UnitedHealthcare	$208	234%

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 $98.
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 Grady Memorial 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.