CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Billing Code: 72040 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72040
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $180
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, neck (cervical spine) at Sisters of Charity Hospital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $180. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$180

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $180 (202%)
Insurance Median: $27 (30%)
Cash: $180 (202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (30% 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.

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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 $7 - $38 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $46 9%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $81 9%
Crime Victims [100176] $9 - $25 10%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $9 - $33 10%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $9 - $25 10%
Beacon Essential [350122] $9 - $45 10%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $9 - $32 10%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $9 - $46 10%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $9 - $25 10%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $9 - $25 10%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $9 - $97 10%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $10 - $38 11%
Champ VA [700002] $10 - $38 11%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $10 - $38 11%
Tricare $10 - $38 11%
Cigna $10 - $55 11%
Ghi [100153] $10 - $36 11%
Seneca Nation [450119] $10 - $38 11%
Hospice [550001] $10 - $38 11%
Fallon Health [450115] $10 - $38 11%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $117 11%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $11 - $40 12%
Wellcare [450129] $11 - $42 12%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $11 - $40 12%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $11 - $42 12%
Humana $11 - $40 12%
Aetna $11 - $40 12%
Independent Health [100165] $11 - $194 12%
Iha First Choice [800001] $11 - $134 12%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $12 - $45 13%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $12 - $45 13%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $14 - $46 16%
Amerigroup [350102] $17 - $46 19%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $19 - $68 21%
Molina Essential [100167] $20 - $57 22%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $34 - $85 38%
No Fault [114001] $34 - $85 38%
Workers Compensation [500101] $34 - $85 38%

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