CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $160
  • Cash Discount Price: $201
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Erlanger Medical Center is $160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $201. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$201

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$160

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: $201 (188%)
Insurance Median: $160 (150%)
Cash: $201 (188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $160 (150% 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
UnitedHealthcare $41 - $264 38%
Amerigroup $47 - $548 44%
Caresource $52 - $548 49%
Peach State Hlth Plan $52 - $253 49%
Cigna $53 - $1,179 50%
Bluecare $57 - $475 53%
Devoted Health $59 - $187 55%
Humana $65 - $500 61%
Atrio Health $71 - $198 66%
Point Comfort Underwriters $71 - $324 66%
Aetna $72 - $1,283 67%
Alexian $77 - $180 72%
Pruitthealth Premier $83 - $185 78%
Occunet $93 - $315 87%
Clover $98 - $180 92%
Upmc $98 - $180 92%
American Health $100 - $185 94%
Wellpoint $100 94%
Nhc $102 - $189 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $121 - $2,095 113%
Ambetter / Centene $122 - $225 114%
Medicare (plans) $180 169%
Simpra Advantage $198 185%
Pnoa $244 - $381 228%
Caresource Ga $254 - $456 238%
Caresource Tn $254 - $456 238%
Olympus $270 - $1,964 253%
Alliant $288 - $1,964 270%
Caresource Nc $307 - $456 287%
First Health $2,095 - $2,226 1961%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals