CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Norton Hospitals, Inc

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,080
Cash Discount Price: $637
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Norton Hospitals, Inc is $1,080. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $637. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$637

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,080

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: $637 (596%)

Insurance Median: $1,080 (1011%)

Cash: $637 (596% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,080 (1011% 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 1011% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 911%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $2,767	51%
Aetna	$100 - $2,331	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$100 - $2,937	94%
Wellcare	$100	94%
Passport	$637	596%
Humana	$764 - $1,433	715%
Cigna	$1,044 - $2,118	977%
Siho	$1,115 - $2,389	1044%
Siho In Exchange	$2,230	2088%
Multiplan	$2,484 - $2,707	2326%
Correct Care	$2,644	2475%
Correct Care Ob & Gyn	$2,644	2475%

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 $637.
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 Norton Hospitals, Inc 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.