CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Lds Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $269
  • Cash Discount Price: $373
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Lds Hospital is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $373. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$373

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$269

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $373 (420%)
Insurance Median: $269 (303%)
Cash: $373 (420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $269 (303% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). 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
Donor Connect $6 - $129 7%
Aetna $11 - $423 12%
American Health $11 - $88 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $378 12%
Health Partners Of Nevada $11 - $88 12%
Humana $11 - $92 12%
Molina $11 - $408 12%
Selecthealth $11 - $456 12%
Southwest Behavioral Health $11 - $83 12%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $423 12%
Triwest $84 94%
Health Plan Of Nevada $88 - $149 99%
Healthy U $88 99%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan $211 - $434 237%
Deseret Mutual $225 - $289 253%
Awh Connected $240 - $321 270%
Byu Athletics $240 - $358 270%
Campbell Scientific $240 - $358 270%
Emi $240 - $269 270%
Emi Health $240 - $346 270%
Franklin County $240 - $358 270%
Ifit $240 - $358 270%
Juniper Systems $240 - $358 270%
Lw Miller $240 - $358 270%
Pehp $240 - $443 270%
Tanner Llc $240 - $358 270%
Utah Tech $240 - $358 270%
Cigna $314 - $423 353%
Byu Risk Management $349 - $363 393%
Corporation Of The President $349 - $363 393%
Wcf Insurance $349 - $363 393%
Corvel Corporation $358 403%
Managed Care Admin $358 - $388 403%
Injury Care Of Nevada $373 420%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $408 459%
Uofu $408 459%
Springtide $413 465%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $423 476%
First Choice $423 476%
Global Excel $423 476%
Medcare International $423 476%
Motivhealth $423 476%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $423 476%
Wise Network $423 476%
Hygeia Corporation $448 504%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals