CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Erlanger Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $33 (37%)
Insurance Median: $31 (35%)
Cash: $33 (37% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (35% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 $8 - $180 9%
Amerigroup $9 - $100 10%
Caresource $10 - $162 11%
Cigna $10 - $187 11%
Peach State Hlth Plan $10 - $30 11%
Bluecare $11 - $108 12%
Devoted Health $11 - $84 12%
Aetna $12 - $203 13%
Humana $12 - $81 13%
Atrio Health $13 - $89 15%
Point Comfort Underwriters $13 - $97 15%
Alexian $14 - $79 16%
Pruitthealth Premier $15 - $57 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $332 34%
Clover $54 - $81 61%
Medicare (plans) $54 61%
Upmc $54 - $81 61%
American Health $56 - $83 63%
Nhc $57 - $85 64%
Simpra Advantage $59 66%
Pnoa $63 - $202 71%
Ambetter / Centene $67 - $101 75%
Caresource Ga $77 - $138 87%
Caresource Tn $77 - $138 87%
Occunet $77 - $94 87%
Olympus $81 - $311 91%
Wellpoint $82 92%
Alliant $86 - $311 97%
Caresource Nc $93 - $138 105%
First Health $332 - $353 373%

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