CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $97
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at El Paso Children's Hospital is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$97

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: $37 (42%)

Insurance Median: $97 (109%)

Cash: $37 (42% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $97 (109% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Uh Military Va	$34	38%
Health Net Fed Svcs	$37	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $139	43%
Amerigroup Tx	$40	45%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$40	45%
Superior	$40	45%
El Paso Health Plans	$44	49%
Molina Tx	$44	49%
El Paso First Health Plan	$52	58%
Western Sky	$98	110%
Aetna	$133 - $148	150%
UnitedHealthcare	$133	150%
Cigna	$145	163%
Coventry Health Care	$148	166%
Fortified Provider Network	$148	166%
Multiplan	$148	166%
Molina Nm	$247	278%

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 $37.
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 El Paso Children's Hospital 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.