CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $398
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,857
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $398. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,857. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,857

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$398

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: $7,857 (7356%)
Insurance Median: $398 (373%)
Cash: $7,857 (7356% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $398 (373% 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Community First Health Plans $105 - $2,121 98%
United $105 - $3,535 98%
Usa Managed Care Chip $105 98%
Amerigroup $107 - $1,100 100%
Aetna $115 - $3,928 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $180 - $2,318 169%
Superior Health $393 368%
Imperial Insurance $1,493 1398%
Fidelis Securecare $3,535 3310%
National Choicecare $3,928 3678%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $3,928 3678%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $3,928 3678%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $4,321 4046%
Independent Medical Systems $4,321 4046%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $4,321 4046%
Haa Preferred Partners $4,714 4413%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $5,107 4781%
National Healthcare Solutions $5,107 4781%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $5,500 5149%
Multiplan $5,892 - $6,678 5516%
Triwest Health Alliance $5,892 5516%
Usa Managed Care $5,892 5516%
Blue Bell $6,285 5884%
Directcare America $6,285 5884%
Managed Healthcare $6,678 6252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals