CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $89
  • Cash Discount Price: $255
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$89

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: $255 (287%)
Insurance Median: $89 (100%)
Cash: $255 (287% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $89 (100% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $40 - $147 45%
UnitedHealthcare $40 - $318 45%
Cigna $42 47%
Superior $42 - $130 47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $181 56%
Self Pay $68 - $102 76%
Healthspring $77 - $86 87%
Humana $77 - $86 87%
Medicare (plans) $77 - $86 87%
Aetna $79 - $773 89%
Node Champva $79 - $87 89%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $79 - $87 89%
Node Triwest $79 - $87 89%
Node Va $79 - $87 89%
Tricare $79 - $87 89%
American Health Mcr Adv $81 - $89 91%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $81 - $90 91%
Provider Partners Health Plan $81 - $90 91%
Veterans Eval Services $83 93%
Wellness Pointe $94 - $105 106%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $98 - $109 110%
Access Direct Platinum $134 - $149 151%
Node Brookshire Brothers $138 - $153 155%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $146 - $163 164%
Amerigroup $147 165%
Work Comp $157 - $175 177%
Texas Rehab Commission $284 319%
Nx Health Network $363 408%
Health Smart $624 - $794 702%
Gregg Co Detention Center $658 740%
Verity Health Net $658 740%
Multiplan $737 - $964 829%
Aim Administrators $851 957%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals