CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Jefferson County Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $1,977
Cash Discount Price: $1,068
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Jefferson County Hospital is $1,977. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,068. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 18.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in Intersection Hyws 81 & 70, Waurika, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,068

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,977

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: $1,068 (1000%)

Insurance Median: $1,977 (1851%)

Cash: $1,068 (1000% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,977 (1851% 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 1851% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1751%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$767 - $1,204	718%
Medica	$1,278	1197%
Healthcare Highways	$1,338 - $1,977	1253%
Humana	$1,643	1538%
Friday Health Plan	$1,774	1661%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,069	1937%
Oklahoma Health Network (Ohn)	$2,434	2279%
Aetna	$2,586	2421%
Coventry	$2,586	2421%
Cigna	$2,738	2563%
First Health	$2,738	2563%
Osma Health	$2,738	2563%
Preferred Community Choice	$2,799	2621%
Healthsmart	$2,859	2677%

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 $1,068.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Jefferson County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.