CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Saint Anthony Hospital

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,005
Cash Discount Price: $663
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Saint Anthony Hospital is $1,005. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $663. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2875 West 19Th Street, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$663

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,005

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: $663 (621%)

Insurance Median: $1,005 (941%)

Cash: $663 (621% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,005 (941% 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 941% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 841%). 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
Aetna	$111 - $1,698	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$111 - $1,055	104%
Cigna	$111 - $511	104%
Humana	$111	104%
Oak Street Health	$111	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$111 - $911	104%
Zing Health	$111	104%
Access Community Health Network	$699 - $781	654%
Healthlink	$1,294 - $1,358	1211%
Healthsmart	$1,509 - $1,585	1413%
Galaxy Health Network	$1,725 - $1,811	1615%
Prime Health	$1,725 - $1,811	1615%
Zelis Healthcare	$1,725 - $1,811	1615%

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 $663.
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 Saint Anthony 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.