CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $525
  • Cash Discount Price: $312
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at University Health System, Inc is $525. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $312. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$312

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$525

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: $312 (292%)
Insurance Median: $525 (492%)
Cash: $312 (292% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $525 (492% 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 492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 392%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $872 29%
Cigna $97 - $946 91%
Humana $97 91%
Wellpoint $99 - $103 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $797 94%
Aetna $101 - $872 95%
Devoted Health $101 95%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $102 95%
American Health $103 96%
Medicare (plans) $103 - $104 96%
Nhc $103 96%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $498 466%
Multiplan $748 700%
Nx Health $748 700%
Phcs $748 700%
Naphcare $810 758%
Coventry $872 816%
Beechstreet $934 874%
Prime Health $934 - $1,246 874%
Seven Corners $934 874%
Usa $997 933%
Evolutions $1,121 1050%
Galaxy $1,121 1050%
Healthsmart $1,121 1050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals