CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Kootenai Health

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $123
Cash Discount Price: $1,181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Kootenai Health is $123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D'Alene, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$123

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: $1,181 (1106%)

Insurance Median: $123 (115%)

Cash: $1,181 (1106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $123 (115% 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
Coordinated Care Of Washington	$31 - $85	29%
Molina Healthcare Of Idaho	$31 - $583	29%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$31 - $85	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $1,418	45%
Humana	$48 - $124	45%
Pacificsource	$48 - $1,290	45%
Premera	$48 - $973	45%
Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho	$48 - $124	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $1,418	45%
Aetna	$50 - $1,307	47%
Group Health/Kaiser	$69 - $389	65%
Magellan	$75 - $123	70%
Wellpoint	$75 - $123	70%
Mountain Health Co-Op	$1,221	1143%
Cigna	$1,290 - $1,309	1208%
Interwest Health	$1,339	1254%
First Choice Health (Ameriben)	$1,343 - $1,364	1257%

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 $1,181.
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 Kootenai Health 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.