CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,643
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,643. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,643

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$134

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: $3,643 (3411%)
Insurance Median: $134 (125%)
Cash: $3,643 (3411% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $134 (125% 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.

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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
Aetna $107 - $191 100%
Ambetter / Centene $107 - $309 100%
Soonercare $110 103%
UnitedHealthcare $112 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc $124 116%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc $124 116%
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans $134 125%
Gateway Health Plan $134 125%
Geisinger Health Plan $134 125%
Health Partners Of Philadelphia $134 125%
Keystone Mercy Health Plans $134 125%
Upmc Health Plan $134 125%
Cigna $139 130%
Sana Benefits $150 140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $188 - $378 176%
Providence Health Plan $264 247%
Humana $309 289%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens