CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $2,579
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,421
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Laredo Medical Center is $2,579. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,421. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 24.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,421

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,579

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: $2,421 (2267%)
Insurance Median: $2,579 (2415%)
Cash: $2,421 (2267% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,579 (2415% 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 2415% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2315%). 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
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $100 94%
Veterans Eval Services $100 94%
Humana $103 96%
Medicare (plans) $103 96%
UnitedHealthcare $103 - $2,502 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $105 - $1,914 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $105 - $212 98%
Molina $105 - $213 98%
Node Champva $105 98%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $105 98%
Node Va $105 98%
Tricare $105 98%
Triwest $105 98%
Aetna $106 - $5,092 99%
American Health $107 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $108 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $109 102%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $109 102%
Superior $109 - $223 102%
Amerigroup $110 103%
Cigna $110 - $5,619 103%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $110 103%
Industrial Rehab $121 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $131 123%
Node Molina Health Exchange $174 163%
Node Brookshire Brothers $184 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $195 183%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $200 187%
Health Smart $200 - $6,146 187%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $210 197%
Tx Work Comp $210 197%
Imo Work Comp $242 227%
Node Naphcare $242 227%
Self Pay $547 - $1,141 512%
Lonestar Athletic $750 702%
Tx Workforce Commission $2,579 - $2,897 2415%
Mutual Of Omaha $5,079 - $8,341 4755%
Multiplan Primary $5,860 - $6,585 5486%
Medical Control $6,485 - $7,287 6072%
Accountable Health Plans $6,642 - $7,902 6219%
Health Headquarters $6,642 - $7,463 6219%
Multiplan $6,798 - $7,638 6365%
Nha $6,876 - $7,726 6438%
Galaxy Health Network $6,915 - $7,770 6474%
Cchn $7,032 - $7,902 6584%
Nppn Plan Vista $7,032 - $7,902 6584%
Ppo Next $7,032 - $7,902 6584%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals