CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $307
Cash Discount Price: $2,627
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $307. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,627. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,627

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$307

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,627 (2955%)

Insurance Median: $307 (345%)

Cash: $2,627 (2955% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $307 (345% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 345% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 245%). 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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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
Texas Health Network	$39	44%
Usa Mco	$40	45%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan	$41	46%
United	$41 - $1,182	46%
Aetna	$43 - $309	48%
Molina Healthcare	$44	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$172 - $1,182	193%
Superior Health Plan	$184	207%
Humana	$217	244%
Cigna	$446 - $596	502%
Texas Workforce Commission	$630	709%
Healthcare Highways	$670	754%
Averde Health	$867	975%
Curative Administrators	$1,051	1182%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$1,130 - $2,233	1271%
First Health	$1,510	1698%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,576	1773%
Southwest Medical	$1,576	1773%
Coastal Comp	$1,707	1920%
Total E&P Mexico	$1,707	1920%
Affiliated Healthcare	$1,786	2009%
Mcm Maxcare	$2,101	2363%
Pronet Ppo	$2,101	2363%
Usa Managed Care	$2,101	2363%
Beech Street	$2,364	2659%

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 $2,627.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Valley Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72040.
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.