CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Deaconess Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $170
  • Cash Discount Price: $226
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Deaconess Medical Center is $170. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $226. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$226

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$170

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: $226 (254%)
Insurance Median: $170 (191%)
Cash: $226 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $170 (191% 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.

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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
Molina $39 - $181 44%
Coordinated Care $40 45%
UnitedHealthcare $40 - $272 45%
Wellpoint $40 45%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $41 - $155 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 103%
Aetna $95 - $258 107%
Regence $95 107%
Wellcare $97 109%
Pacificsource $150 - $165 169%
Premera $158 - $264 178%
Ambetter / Centene $170 191%
Cigna $199 224%
First Choice $217 - $394 244%
Regence/Asuris $221 249%
Kaiser $302 340%
First Health $402 452%
Multiplan/Phcs $413 465%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA 99210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals