CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: $581
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $581. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$581

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$121

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: $581 (544%)

Insurance Median: $121 (113%)

Cash: $581 (544% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $121 (113% 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.

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
United	$84 - $273	79%
Amerihealth Caritas	$87 - $121	81%
Highmark	$88 - $200	82%
Geisinger	$89 - $168	83%
Highmark Wholecare	$97	91%
Upmc Health Plan	$97 - $683	91%
Aetna	$100 - $143	94%
Humana	$100 - $121	94%
Pa Health & Wellness	$100 - $121	94%
Senior Life	$102 - $123	95%
Va Ccn	$102 - $123	95%
Cigna	$123 - $410	115%

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 $581.
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 Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber 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.