CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Wellspan York Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $158
Cash Discount Price: $155
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Wellspan York Hospital is $158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 South George Street, York, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$158

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: $155 (174%)

Insurance Median: $158 (178%)

Cash: $155 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $158 (178% 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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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	$21 - $151	24%
Johns_Hopkins_Healthcare_Plan	$86 - $184	97%
Medicare (plans)	$86 - $93	97%
Aetna	$89 - $177	100%
Blue_Cross	$94 - $175	106%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$108 - $178	121%
Highmark	$129 - $531	145%
First_Health_Network	$168 - $177	189%
Cigna	$173 - $176	195%
Phc	$175	197%
Geisinger	$184	207%
Upmc	$184	207%
United_Healthcare	$498	560%

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 $155.
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 Wellspan York Hospital 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.