CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $2,836
Cash Discount Price: $7,072
vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Hendrick Medical Center is $2,836. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,072. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 26.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,072

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,836

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: $7,072 (6621%)

Insurance Median: $2,836 (2655%)

Cash: $7,072 (6621% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,836 (2655% 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 2655% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2555%). 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

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

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Firstcare Star	$110	103%
Superior Health Plan	$126	118%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup)	$126	118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$319 - $3,112	299%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan	$2,079	1946%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,758 - $3,889	2582%
Cigna	$3,889	3641%
Aetna	$4,455	4171%
Private Healthcare Systems	$4,597 - $5,657	4304%
Healthsmart	$5,304	4966%
Omni Networks	$5,304 - $6,011	4966%
Multiplan	$6,294	5893%

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 $7,072.
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 Hendrick 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.