CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $1,621
Cash Discount Price: $1,671
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $1,621. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,671. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,671

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,621

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: $1,671 (1564%)

Insurance Median: $1,621 (1518%)

Cash: $1,671 (1564% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,621 (1518% 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 1518% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1418%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$107 - $2,234	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$107 - $2,646	100%
Humana	$107	100%
Medicare (plans)	$107 - $109	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $1,743	100%
Alliance_Premier_Network	$1,330	1245%
Mercycare	$1,381	1293%
Triology	$1,420 - $1,699	1329%
Security_Health_Plan	$1,504 - $1,768	1408%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health	$1,532 - $2,144	1434%
Alliance	$1,566	1466%
Hfn	$1,587 - $2,144	1486%
United_Healthcare	$1,596 - $2,364	1494%
Beloit_Health_System	$1,615	1512%
Aspirus_Health_Plan	$1,626	1522%
Cigna	$1,671	1564%
Health_Partners_Insurance	$1,699	1591%
Health_Payment_Systems	$1,707	1598%
Dean_Health_Plan	$1,782	1668%
Medical_Associates	$1,838	1721%
Wps	$1,930 - $2,125	1807%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi	$1,950	1826%
Aspirus_Network_Inc	$2,144	2007%
Chorus_Community	$2,228	2086%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan	$2,228	2086%
Multiplan	$2,228 - $2,562	2086%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network	$2,228	2086%
Coventry	$2,367	2216%
Dean_Care	$2,367	2216%
Healthsmart	$2,451	2295%

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 $1,671.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
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.