CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $269
Cash Discount Price: $510
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $510. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$510

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$269

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: $510 (574%)

Insurance Median: $269 (303%)

Cash: $510 (574% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $269 (303% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). 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

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$26	29%
Geisinger Family Plan	$27	30%
Amerihealth	$30	34%
Upmc For You	$31	35%
Health Partners	$32	36%
Upmc Chip	$33	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $178	72%
Geisinger Health Plan	$87 - $250	98%
Medicare (plans)	$87	98%
Prison Health Services	$87	98%
Humana	$89	100%
Aetna	$91 - $485	102%
Ambetter / Centene	$287	323%
Cigna	$362	407%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$411	462%
UnitedHealthcare	$454	511%
Healthnet	$482	542%
Universal Managed Care	$510 - $534	574%
Intergroup Services	$658 - $740	740%
Multiplan	$699	786%

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 $510.
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 Geisinger-Community Medical Center 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.