CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $1,953
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,270
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin is $1,953. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 18.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,953

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: $1,270 (1189%)
Insurance Median: $1,953 (1828%)
Cash: $1,270 (1189% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,953 (1828% 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 1828% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1728%). 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
Froedtert Health $1,616 - $1,962 1513%
Medical College Of Wisconsin $1,616 1513%
Network Health Plan $1,643 1538%
UnitedHealthcare $1,697 - $1,757 1589%
Aspirus Health Plan $1,731 1621%
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative $1,731 - $1,962 1621%
Trilogy Health Solutions $1,731 - $1,962 1621%
Wps Health Plan $1,754 - $2,077 1642%
Advocate Aurora Healthcare $1,777 1664%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,800 - $2,193 1685%
Centivo $1,800 1685%
Health Partners $1,800 - $2,031 1685%
Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative $1,812 1696%
Dean Health Plan $1,847 1729%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire $1,847 1729%
Oan Llc $1,847 1729%
Security Health Plan $1,916 1794%
Health Payment Systems $1,953 1828%
Praire States $1,962 1837%
Quartz Health Insurance $1,962 1837%
Sheboygan Employer'S Health Network $1,962 1837%
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions $2,008 1880%
Aetna $2,031 - $2,054 1902%
Bellin Thedacare $2,077 1945%
Cigna $2,077 1945%
Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin $2,077 1945%
Prevea Health Network $2,077 1945%
Multiplan $2,101 - $2,193 1967%
Coventry Health Care $2,193 2053%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens