CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Reading Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $1,052
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,842
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Reading Hospital is $1,052. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,842. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,842

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,052

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: $1,842 (1725%)
Insurance Median: $1,052 (985%)
Cash: $1,842 (1725% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,052 (985% 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 985% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 885%). 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
Upmc $91 - $1,421 85%
Geisinger $100 - $1,666 94%
Keystone First $100 94%
Pa Health & Wellness $104 97%
UnitedHealthcare $104 - $786 97%
Amerihealth Caritas $106 99%
Gateway $106 99%
Health Partners $106 99%
Wernersville State Hospital $108 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $127 - $1,721 119%
Aetna $208 - $1,815 195%
Pma $1,052 985%
Lehigh Valley Health Network $1,184 1109%
Cigna $1,505 1409%
Berkshire $1,973 1847%
First Health $2,026 1897%
Blue Ridge $2,499 2340%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals