CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $266 (299%)
Insurance Median: $183 (206%)
Cash: $266 (299% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $11 - $183 12%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $11 - $183 12%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $11 - $183 12%
Triwest - All Plans $11 - $183 12%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $11 - $199 12%
Aetna $12 - $496 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $496 13%
Humana $12 - $183 13%
Premera First - All Plans $14 - $381 16%
First Choice - All Other Plans $18 - $470 20%
First Choice Admin $18 - $431 20%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $21 - $227 24%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $24 - $189 27%
Medicaid / KanCare $24 - $189 27%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $24 - $189 27%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $24 - $189 27%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $24 - $189 27%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $42 - $214 47%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $88 - $444 99%
Multiplan - All Plans $88 - $444 99%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $93 - $470 105%
Cigna $93 - $470 105%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $93 - $470 105%
Northwest One - All Plans $93 - $470 105%
UnitedHealthcare $93 - $470 105%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $98 - $496 110%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $98 - $496 110%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $98 - $496 110%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $101 - $512 114%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $381 429%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals