CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $1,176
  • Cash Discount Price: $19,137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is $1,176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19,137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,176

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: $19,137 (17917%)
Insurance Median: $1,176 (1101%)
Cash: $19,137 (17917% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,176 (1101% 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 1101% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1001%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Texas Health Network $103 96%
Amerigroup $105 98%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $105 - $3,368 98%
Community Health Choice Mcd $107 100%
United $109 - $8,611 102%
Aetna $115 - $1,301 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 - $2,298 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $241 - $6,698 226%
Superior Health Plan $1,148 1075%
Cigna $1,635 - $15,309 1531%
Texas Workforce Commission $4,593 4300%
Christus (Usfhp) $7,655 7167%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $8,229 - $16,266 7704%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $8,611 8062%
Coventry National First Health $10,200 9550%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $10,525 9854%
Rockport Workers Comp $10,525 9854%
Beech Street $11,482 - $15,309 10750%
Independent Medical System $11,482 10750%
National Healthcare Solutions $11,482 10750%
Prime Health Services $11,482 10750%
Southwest Medical $11,482 10750%
Coastal Comp $12,439 11646%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $14,352 13437%
Physicians, Inc $16,266 15229%
Affiliated Ppo $17,223 16125%
Multiplan $17,223 16125%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals