CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $277
Cash Discount Price: $302
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton is $277. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $302. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 South Mayhill Road, Denton, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$302

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$277

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: $302 (340%)

Insurance Median: $277 (312%)

Cash: $302 (340% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $277 (312% 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 312% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 212%). 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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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
Superior Health Plan	$40 - $88	45%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$79 - $292	89%
Humana	$83 - $352	93%
Triwest	$83	93%
Corvel	$87	98%
Prime Health Services	$87	98%
American Health Plan	$88	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$88 - $319	99%
Healthspring	$88	99%
Procare Advantage	$88	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$96 - $347	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$173	195%
Cigna	$248 - $292	279%
Aetna	$277	312%
Employers Health Network	$277	312%
Quiktrip	$277	312%
Imagine Health	$288	324%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$292	328%
Curative	$327	368%
First Health	$352	396%
Healthsmart	$352 - $377	396%
Private Health Care System	$377	424%

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 $302.
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 The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton 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.