CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3369 State Route 100, Macungie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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%)

Insurance Median: $96 (108%)

Ins. Median: $96 (108% 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
Geisinger	$33 - $394	37%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway	$34	38%
Jefferson Health Partners	$36 - $179	40%
Pa Health & Wellness	$36	40%
Aetna	$38 - $448	43%
Amerihealth Caritas	$38	43%
Upmc	$44 - $437	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$78 - $132	88%
Highmark Blue Shield	$91 - $241	102%
Humana	$91	102%
Amerihealth	$92	103%
Cigna	$92	103%
Gateway	$96	108%
Emblem	$97 - $400	109%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$99	111%
Ambetter / Centene	$272	306%
Valley Preferred	$523	588%

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 $X.
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 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie 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.