CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $939
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,090
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc is $939. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,090. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,090

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$939

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: $1,090 (1021%)
Insurance Median: $939 (879%)
Cash: $1,090 (1021% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $939 (879% 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 879% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 779%). 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 $72 - $1,278 67%
Humana $72 - $642 67%
Medicaid / KanCare $72 - $503 67%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $239 224%
Ambetter / Centene $503 471%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $503 471%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $503 471%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $642 - $1,006 601%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $642 601%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $642 601%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $642 601%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $642 601%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $642 601%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $642 601%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $642 601%
Independent Health [20197] $642 601%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $642 601%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $642 601%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $642 601%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $642 601%
Medicare (plans) $642 - $939 601%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $642 601%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $642 601%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $642 601%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] $642 601%
Tricare $642 601%
UnitedHealthcare $642 - $1,328 601%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $654 612%
Cigna $661 - $1,425 619%
Webtpa Contracted [320417] $704 659%
Medica Contracted [320239] $939 879%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $1,006 - $1,425 942%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $1,006 - $1,425 942%
Quik Trip Contracted [320447] $1,006 942%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $1,006 942%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $1,090 - $1,258 1021%
Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] $1,174 1099%
Osma Health Contracted [320292] $1,174 1099%
Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] $1,258 1178%
Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] $1,258 1178%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $1,258 - $1,342 1178%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $1,328 1243%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $1,342 - $1,509 1256%
First Health Contracted [320128] $1,360 1273%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $1,425 1334%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $1,425 1334%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $1,425 1334%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] $1,425 1334%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $1,425 1334%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $1,425 1334%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $1,425 1334%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK 73772
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals