CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Tristar Skyline Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $509
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,091
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Tristar Skyline Medical Center is $509. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,091. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,091

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$509

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: $8,091 (7575%)
Insurance Median: $509 (477%)
Cash: $8,091 (7575% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $509 (477% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 477% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 377%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $155 - $3,641 145%
Humana $186 - $5,259 174%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $444 210%
Aetna $459 - $4,046 430%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $1,490 1395%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $1,537 1439%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $1,537 1439%
Cigna $2,638 2470%
Bgfh Singlesource $4,046 - $6,878 3788%
Employers Health Network $5,664 5303%
Multiplan $6,635 6212%
Beech Street $7,120 6666%
Prime Health $7,120 6666%
Triwest Healthcare $7,930 7424%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals