CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Caribbean Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Caribbean Medical Center is $100. 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 $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 151 Ave Osvaldo Molina, Fajardo, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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%)

Insurance Median: $100 (94%)

Ins. Median: $100 (94% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Menonita Ases	$42 - $131	39%
Humana	$45 - $86	42%
Medicare (plans)	$45 - $120	42%
Mmm	$45 - $96	42%
Veteran Administration	$45 - $84	42%
Tricare	$46 - $120	43%
Champva	$47 - $120	44%
First Medical Ases	$47 - $89	44%
Mmm Multi Health Ases	$47 - $89	44%
Triples S Reforma	$47 - $116	44%
Health First	$49	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$49 - $103	46%
Well Care	$49 - $120	46%
Tsa	$55 - $120	51%
Hoffa	$105	98%
Mcs Classicare	$105	98%
Mcs Privado	$112	105%
Asociacion De Maestros Pr	$130 - $260	122%
Mapfre	$130 - $150	122%
Imc Privado	$138	129%
Triple S Privado	$138	129%
Union Carpinteros	$138	129%
Menonita Privado	$150 - $300	140%
Panamerican Life Insurance	$150	140%
Acaa	$164	154%
Cfse	$189	177%
Auxilio Mutuo	$275	257%
Auxilio Mutuo Plus	$275	257%

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: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Caribbean Medical Center 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.