CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $1,466
Cash Discount Price: $1,908
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati is $1,466. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,908. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Scott & White Drive, College Station, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,908

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,466

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: $1,908 (1786%)

Insurance Median: $1,466 (1373%)

Cash: $1,908 (1786% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,466 (1373% 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 1373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1273%). 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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$98 - $1,586	92%
Humana	$104 - $2,226	97%
Superior Health Plan	$104	97%
Triwest	$104	97%
American Health Plan	$109	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$109 - $536	102%
Corvel	$109	102%
Prime Health Services	$109	102%
Procare Advantage	$109	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$119 - $1,550	111%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$155	145%
Sedgwick	$155	145%
Imagine Health	$1,373	1285%
Cigna	$1,466 - $1,725	1373%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$1,725	1615%
Aetna	$1,749	1637%
Employers Health Network	$1,749	1637%
Midcoast	$1,749	1637%
Quiktrip	$1,749	1637%
Independent Medical System	$1,908	1786%
Curative	$2,067	1935%
First Health	$2,226	2084%
Healthsmart	$2,226 - $2,385	2084%
Private Health Care System	$2,385	2233%
Three Rivers	$2,862	2680%

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 $1,908.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati 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.