CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Tristar Horizon Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $509
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,858
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Tristar Horizon Medical Center is $509. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,858. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,858

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: $6,858 (6421%)
Insurance Median: $509 (477%)
Cash: $6,858 (6421% 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 - $3,086 145%
Humana $186 - $1,714 174%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $247 - $444 231%
Aetna $459 - $3,429 430%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $1,263 1182%
Apex Health $1,303 1220%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $1,303 1220%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $1,303 1220%
Cigna $2,510 - $5,486 2350%
Bgfh Singlesource $3,429 - $5,829 3210%
Employers Health Network $4,800 4494%
Multiplan $6,172 5778%
Beech Street $6,309 5907%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN 37055
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals