CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $2,567
Cash Discount Price: $2,730
vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus is $2,567. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,730. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 24.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway Bldg A, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,730

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,567

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: $2,730 (2556%)

Insurance Median: $2,567 (2403%)

Cash: $2,730 (2556% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,567 (2403% 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 2403% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2303%). 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 Chip	$105 - $110	98%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd	$115	108%
First Care Health Plan	$1,100 - $2,608	1030%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,100 - $2,608	1030%
Molina Mcd	$1,222	1144%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,426 - $2,567	1335%
Community Health Choice	$1,438 - $2,608	1346%
Community First Health Plan Mcd	$1,630	1526%
Cook Children'S Health Plan	$1,630	1526%
Cigna	$2,323 - $2,608	2175%
Aetna	$2,608	2442%
Kelseycare	$2,649	2480%
Healthsmart	$2,852	2670%
Evolutions Healthcare	$3,056	2861%
First Health	$3,586 - $3,871	3357%
Multiplan	$3,668	3434%
Galaxy Health Network	$3,871	3624%

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 $2,730.
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 Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus 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.