CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72192
  • Insurance Median: $892
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,532
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Berkshire Medical Center is $892. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,532. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,532

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$892

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: $1,532 (1434%)
Insurance Median: $892 (835%)
Cash: $1,532 (1434% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $892 (835% 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 835% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 735%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Fallon $88 - $709 82%
Cdphp $90 - $1,451 84%
Health New England $90 - $1,124 84%
Mbhp $90 84%
Mcd Out Of State $90 - $108 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $90 - $108 84%
Bmchnp $117 - $124 110%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $118 - $911 110%
Point32Health $118 - $1,532 110%
Other Government $127 - $138 119%
Medicare (plans) $132 - $136 124%
Hospice $134 - $138 125%
UnitedHealthcare $134 - $1,387 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $139 - $1,370 130%
Commcare Alliance $142 - $158 133%
Aetna $163 - $1,217 153%
Comm Hne Hmo $261 - $1,062 244%
Workers Comp $275 - $978 257%
Comm Hne Ppo $278 - $1,129 260%
Unicare $316 - $1,046 296%
Allways Nhp $713 - $1,043 668%
Beacon $936 - $1,451 876%
Cigna $992 - $1,499 929%
Mvp $992 - $1,451 929%
Oxford $992 - $1,451 929%
First Health $1,025 - $1,532 960%
Connecticare $1,047 - $1,532 980%
Consolidated Health Plans $1,047 - $1,532 980%
Other Commercial $1,047 - $1,532 980%
Phcs $1,047 - $1,532 980%
Self Pay $1,047 - $1,532 980%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals