CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $2,934
Cash Discount Price: $3,260
vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $2,934. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,260. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 27.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,260

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,934

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: $3,260 (3052%)

Insurance Median: $2,934 (2747%)

Cash: $3,260 (3052% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,934 (2747% 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 2747% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2647%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans	$1,956	1831%
Kenai Peninsula School	$1,956	1831%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans	$1,956	1831%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,784	2606%
Moda Non-Cph	$2,869	2686%
Cigna	$2,931	2744%
Aetna	$2,934	2747%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,934	2747%
Rehn - All Plans	$3,032	2839%
Geha - All Plans	$3,162	2960%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans	$3,162	2960%
Vnpn - All Plans	$3,162	2960%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans	$3,195	2991%
Multiplan Comp	$3,195	2991%

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 $3,260.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72192.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Peninsula General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72192.
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.