CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Medical City Fort Worth

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $647
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,238
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Medical City Fort Worth is $647. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$647

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: $9,238 (8649%)
Insurance Median: $647 (606%)
Cash: $9,238 (8649% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $647 (606% 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 606% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 506%). 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
Amerigroup $105 98%
Cook Childrens Health Plan $105 98%
Parkland Community Health Plan $105 98%
United $105 - $1,737 98%
Cigna $110 - $4,896 103%
Healthspring Life $110 103%
Aetna $113 - $5,441 106%
Molina $115 - $117 108%
Humana $131 - $527 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $133 - $4,102 125%
Imaging Providers Of Texas $350 328%
Superior Health Plan $647 606%
Unicare $2,032 - $9,238 1902%
Healthcare Highways $3,122 2923%
City Of Mckinney $4,157 3892%
Fidelis Securecare $4,157 3892%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $4,619 - $6,651 4325%
National Choicecare $4,619 4325%
Pc Texas Partners $5,081 4757%
Physicians Coop Of Tx $5,081 4757%
Rockport Health Group $5,081 4757%
Averde Health, Inc $5,358 5016%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $6,467 6055%
Mega Life $6,467 6055%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $6,559 6141%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting $6,928 6486%
Usa Managed Care $7,390 6919%
Usc Health Services $7,390 6919%
Galaxy Health Network $7,852 7351%
UnitedHealthcare $7,945 7438%
Independent Medical Systems $9,238 8649%
National Healthcare Solutions $9,238 8649%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals