CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $392
  • Cash Discount Price: $836
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital is $392. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $836. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$836

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$392

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: $836 (783%)
Insurance Median: $392 (367%)
Cash: $836 (783% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $392 (367% 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 367% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 267%). 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
Molina $83 - $219 78%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $89 - $199 83%
Coordinated Care $89 83%
UnitedHealthcare $89 - $563 83%
Wellpoint $89 83%
Aetna $122 - $496 114%
Regence $122 114%
Wellcare $124 116%
Premera $200 - $505 187%
Ambetter / Centene $236 221%
First Choice $392 - $713 367%
Kaiser $568 532%
Pacificsource $650 - $938 609%
First Health $1,356 - $1,694 1270%
Multiplan/Phcs $1,356 - $1,694 1270%
Cigna $1,597 1495%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals