CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $1,446
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,943
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Parkridge Medical Center is $1,446. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,943. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,943

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,446

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: $4,943 (4628%)
Insurance Median: $1,446 (1354%)
Cash: $4,943 (4628% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,446 (1354% 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 1354% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1254%). 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
Aetna $92 - $2,611 86%
Health One Alliance $149 - $3,395 140%
United $155 - $2,350 145%
Ambetter / Centene $189 - $197 177%
Humana $197 - $3,395 184%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $209 - $1,619 196%
Amerigroup $709 - $794 664%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $858 - $961 803%
Apex Health $886 - $992 830%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $886 - $992 830%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $886 - $992 830%
Peach State $933 - $1,045 874%
Wellcare $933 - $1,045 874%
Cigna $1,599 - $4,178 1497%
Value Option $2,332 - $2,611 2183%
Magellan Behavioral Health $2,798 - $3,134 2620%
Multiplan $2,798 - $3,134 2620%
North Ga Health Services $3,031 - $3,395 2838%
Employers Health Network $3,264 - $3,656 3056%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $3,264 - $3,656 3056%
Compsych $3,730 - $4,178 3492%
Beech Street $4,104 - $4,596 3842%
Prime Health $4,104 - $4,596 3842%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals