CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Dekalb Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $118
  • Cash Discount Price: $888
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Dekalb Community Hospital is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $888. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 520 W Main St, Smithville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$888

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$118

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: $888 (831%)
Insurance Median: $118 (110%)
Cash: $888 (831% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $118 (110% 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
Point Comfort Underwriters $90 84%
Community Plan $95 89%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement $100 94%
Ascension Complete $100 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $271 94%
Centurion Of Tn $100 94%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund $100 94%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement $100 94%
Humana $100 94%
Medicare (plans) $100 94%
Nhc Advantage $100 94%
UnitedHealthcare $100 - $179 94%
Aetna $102 - $1,540 95%
Ambetter / Centene $130 122%
Oscar Health $141 132%
Smart Health $141 132%
Cigna $328 - $487 307%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 520 W Main St, Smithville, TN 37166
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals