CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Baylor University Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $934
Cash Discount Price: $1,891
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Baylor University Medical Center is $934. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,891. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,891

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$934

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: $1,891 (1770%)

Insurance Median: $934 (874%)

Cash: $1,891 (1770% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $934 (874% 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 874% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 774%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$96 - $1,762	90%
Aetna	$101 - $1,733	95%
Humana	$101 - $2,206	95%
Triwest	$101	95%
Wellpoint (Fka Amerigroup)	$104 - $107	97%
Corvel	$105	98%
Prime Health Services	$105	98%
American Health Plan	$106	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$106 - $734	99%
Healthspring	$106	99%
Molina	$106	99%
Procare Advantage	$106	99%
Superior Health Plan	$106 - $107	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$116 - $2,206	109%
Ambetter / Centene	$208	195%
Texas Workforce Commission	$1,135	1063%
Imagine Health	$1,373	1285%
Cigna	$1,601 - $1,883	1499%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$1,725	1615%
Employers Health Network	$1,733	1623%
Quiktrip	$1,733	1623%
Curative	$2,049	1918%
First Health	$2,206	2065%
Healthsmart	$2,206 - $2,364	2065%
Private Health Care System	$2,364	2213%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,891.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Baylor University Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.