CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $2,347
Cash Discount Price: $4,001
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $2,347. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,001. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 21.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,001

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,347

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: $4,001 (3746%)

Insurance Median: $2,347 (2197%)

Cash: $4,001 (3746% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,347 (2197% 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 2197% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2097%). 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
Beacon	$1,280	1198%
Firstcare	$1,280 - $4,268	1198%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$1,280	1198%
Rightcare	$1,784	1670%
Molina	$1,974	1848%
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$2,028	1899%
El Paso Health First	$2,347	2197%
Tx Children Health	$2,347	2197%
Aetna	$2,667	2497%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,094 - $4,534	2897%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,054 - $4,481	3796%
S&W Health	$4,481	4195%
Cigna	$4,534	4245%
Healthscope	$4,534	4245%
Imagine Health	$4,534	4245%
Humana	$4,641 - $4,694	4345%
Multiplan	$4,641	4345%
First Health	$4,694	4395%
Galaxy Health	$4,801	4495%
Usamco	$4,908	4595%

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 $4,001.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cook Childrens Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.