CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare West

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $1,139
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,976
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at HCA Houston Healthcare West is $1,139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,976. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,976

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,139

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: $18,976 (17766%)
Insurance Median: $1,139 (1066%)
Cash: $18,976 (17766% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,139 (1066% 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 1066% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 966%). 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
Texas Health Network $103 96%
Amerigroup $105 98%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $105 - $3,150 98%
Community Health Choice Mcd $107 100%
United $109 - $8,539 102%
Aetna $115 - $1,301 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 - $2,298 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $6,642 210%
Superior Health Plan $1,139 1066%
Cigna $1,635 - $15,181 1531%
Texas Workforce Commission $4,554 4264%
Christus (Usfhp) $7,590 7106%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $8,160 - $16,130 7640%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $8,539 7995%
Coventry National First Health $10,114 9469%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $10,437 9772%
Rockport Workers Comp $10,437 9772%
Independent Medical System $11,386 10660%
National Healthcare Solutions $11,386 10660%
Southwest Medical $11,386 10660%
Triumph $11,386 10660%
Coastal Comp $12,334 11548%
Multiplan $14,232 - $16,130 13325%
Physicians, Inc $16,130 15102%
Affiliated Ppo $17,078 15989%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals