CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, LLC

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, LLC is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2408 East 81St Street, Suite 300, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$84

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%)

Insurance Median: $84 (94%)

Ins. Median: $84 (94% 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	$46 - $92	52%
First Health	$50 - $108	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $87	57%
Cigna	$76 - $77	85%
Healthcare Highways	$77 - $107	87%
Global Health Mca	$84	94%
Aetna	$85	96%
Global Health	$102	115%
UnitedHealthcare	$132	148%
Community Care	$141	159%

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 $X.
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 Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, LLC 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.