CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $1,184
Cash Discount Price: $1,184
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is $1,184. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9576 Highway 70, Minocqua, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,184

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,184

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: $1,184 (1109%)

Insurance Median: $1,184 (1109%)

Cash: $1,184 (1109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,184 (1109% 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 1109% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1009%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$585 - $1,028	548%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$623	583%
Amish/Mennonite	$685	641%
Sanford Health Plan	$685	641%
The Alliance	$959 - $1,645	898%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$1,022 - $1,121	957%
Besse Forest Products	$1,059	991%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$1,059	991%
Rice Lake School District	$1,059	991%
Wps Health Insurance	$1,103 - $1,209	1033%
Medica Of Wi	$1,161 - $1,186	1087%
Cigna	$1,171	1096%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$1,171 - $1,184	1096%
Corvel	$1,184	1109%
First Health	$1,184	1109%
Health Partners	$1,184	1109%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$1,184	1109%
Trilogy	$1,190 - $1,196	1114%
Coventry	$1,196	1120%
Health Smart	$1,196	1120%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$1,209	1132%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$1,286 - $1,758	1204%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,592 - $1,820	1490%

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 $1,184.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua 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.