CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $108
  • Cash Discount Price: $312
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Sisters of Charity Hospital is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $312. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$312

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$108

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: $312 (292%)
Insurance Median: $108 (101%)
Cash: $312 (292% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $108 (101% 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.

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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 $32 - $173 30%
Medicaid / KanCare $37 - $199 35%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $39 - $108 37%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $40 - $157 37%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $40 - $170 37%
Beacon Essential [350122] $41 - $153 38%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $42 - $199 39%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $42 - $199 39%
Crime Victims [100176] $42 - $199 39%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $42 - $199 39%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $42 - $199 39%
Ghi [100153] $43 - $121 40%
Medicare (plans) $45 - $183 42%
Tricare $46 - $128 43%
Hospice [550001] $46 - $128 43%
Fallon Health [450115] $46 - $128 43%
Seneca Nation [450119] $46 - $128 43%
Champ VA [700002] $46 - $128 43%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $46 - $128 43%
Cigna $46 - $185 43%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $46 - $128 43%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $48 - $134 45%
Aetna $48 - $134 45%
Humana $48 - $134 45%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $48 - $134 45%
Independent Health [100165] $50 - $303 47%
Wellcare [450129] $50 - $140 47%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $50 - $318 47%
Iha First Choice [800001] $50 - $312 47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $53 - $318 50%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $55 - $153 51%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $55 - $153 51%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $62 - $189 58%
Amerigroup [350102] $77 - $242 72%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $82 - $230 77%
Molina Essential [100167] $94 - $448 88%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $129 - $514 121%
No Fault [114001] $129 - $514 121%
Workers Compensation [500101] $129 - $514 121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals