CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Olympic Medical Center

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72040
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $146
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Olympic Medical Center is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 939 Caroline St, Port Angeles, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $146 (164%)

Insurance Median: $100 (112%)

Cash: $146 (164% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (112% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Coordinated Care	$11 - $91	12%
Molina	$11 - $117	12%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$12 - $283	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $354	13%
Wellpoint (Formerly Amerigroup)	$12 - $95	13%
Regence Uniform	$39 - $198	44%
Regence	$58 - $354	65%
Wellcare	$58	65%
Ambetter / Centene	$63 - $336	71%
Cigna	$68 - $345	76%
Aetna	$70 - $354	79%
First Choice Network	$70 - $354	79%
Gmr/Caldera Care	$70 - $354	79%
Hma	$70 - $354	79%
Lifewise	$70 - $354	79%
Premera	$70 - $354	79%

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 $146.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72040.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Olympic Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72040.
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.