CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Marshall County Hospital

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $716
Cash Discount Price: $1,136
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Marshall County Hospital is $716. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Old Symsonia Road, Benton, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$716

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: $1,136 (1064%)

Insurance Median: $716 (670%)

Cash: $1,136 (1064% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $716 (670% 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 670% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 570%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$701 - $890	656%
Humana	$701	656%
Medicare (plans)	$701	656%
Medicaid / KanCare	$716	670%
UnitedHealthcare	$716 - $905	670%

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 $1,136.
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 Marshall County 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.