CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $652
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,851
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage is $652. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,851. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,851

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$652

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: $2,851 (2669%)
Insurance Median: $652 (610%)
Cash: $2,851 (2669% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $652 (610% 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 610% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 510%). 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
Renaissance $77 72%
Wellpoint $105 - $160 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $488 100%
Cigna $107 - $5,702 100%
Humana $107 - $5,295 100%
Kelsey $107 100%
Selectcare $107 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $6,730 100%
Aetna $109 - $5,539 102%
United $109 - $3,829 102%
Amerivantage $110 103%
Devoted $114 107%
Scanhealth $114 107%
Kindred $117 110%
Chc $123 - $4,480 115%
Kelseycare $144 - $1,155 135%
Employer Direct $149 140%
Community Health Choice $160 150%
Superior Health Plan $160 150%
Bright Health $182 170%
Nx Health $346 324%
Tchp $652 - $873 610%
Healthsmart $900 - $5,702 843%
Tchpchip $2,851 - $3,503 2669%
Texastruechoice $4,480 4194%
Coventry $5,295 4957%
First Health $5,295 4957%
Interlink $5,702 5338%
Multiplan $6,110 5720%
USA Health Network $6,924 6483%
Mhealth Network $8,146 7627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston, TX 77070
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals