CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Buchanan County Health Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,953
Cash Discount Price: $1,865
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Buchanan County Health Center is $1,953. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,865. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 18.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 First St East, Independence, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,865

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: $1,865 (1746%)

Insurance Median: $1,953 (1828%)

Cash: $1,865 (1746% 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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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
Iowa Total Care	$768 - $2,194	719%
Molina Healthcare	$768 - $2,194	719%
Wellpoint Iowa	$768 - $2,194	719%
Champus	$790 - $2,194	740%
Health Partners	$790 - $2,194	740%
Humana	$790 - $2,194	740%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,097 - $2,194	1027%
Cigna	$1,821	1705%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,953 - $2,194	1828%
Aetna	$1,975 - $2,194	1849%

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 $1,865.
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 Buchanan County Health 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.