CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: City of Hope National Medical Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,527
Cash Discount Price: $2,182
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at City of Hope National Medical Center is $1,527. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,527

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: $2,182 (2043%)

Insurance Median: $1,527 (1430%)

Cash: $2,182 (2043% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,527 (1430% 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 1430% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1330%). 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
Health Net	$82 - $2,117	77%
Cal Optima	$97 - $179	91%
Heritage Provider Network	$121 - $1,527	113%
Inland Empire	$121 - $1,746	113%
Prime Healthcare Keenan	$170 - $2,095	159%
Healthcare Partners	$285	267%
UnitedHealthcare	$480 - $1,222	449%
Aetna	$715	669%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,091 - $1,676	1021%
Blue Shield	$1,292 - $2,601	1210%
Blue Shield Covca	$1,327	1242%
Blue Shield Promise	$1,527	1430%
Cencal	$1,746	1635%
La Care Health	$1,746	1635%
Kaiser	$1,964	1839%
Gold Coast	$2,182	2043%
Molina	$2,182 - $2,837	2043%
Cigna	$2,343	2194%
Facey	$2,400	2247%
St. Joseph Heritage	$2,618	2451%
Primecare Medical Network	$2,837	2656%
First Health	$3,360	3146%
Phcs Multiplan	$3,928	3678%

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 $2,182.
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 City of Hope National Medical Center 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.