CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $536
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,954
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda is $536. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,954. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5330 Overpass Road Suite 110, Buda, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,954

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$536

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: $1,954 (1829%)
Insurance Median: $536 (502%)
Cash: $1,954 (1829% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $536 (502% 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 502% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 402%). 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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $93 - $1,586 87%
Humana $98 - $2,279 92%
Superior Health Plan $98 - $107 92%
Triwest $98 92%
American Health Plan $103 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $103 - $536 96%
Healthspring $103 96%
Procare Advantage $103 96%
UnitedHealthcare $113 - $1,939 106%
Cigna $1,466 - $1,725 1373%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $1,725 1615%
Aetna $1,791 1677%
Midcoast $1,791 1677%
Quiktrip $1,791 1677%
Curative $2,116 1981%
First Health $2,279 2134%
Private Health Care System $2,442 2286%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5330 Overpass Road Suite 110, Buda, TX 78610
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals