CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Sanford Jackson Medical Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,629
Cash Discount Price: $2,067
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Sanford Jackson Medical Center is $1,629. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,067. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 North Highway, Jackson, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,067

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,629

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: $2,067 (1935%)

Insurance Median: $1,629 (1525%)

Cash: $2,067 (1935% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,629 (1525% 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 1525% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1425%). 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
Ucare	$112 - $2,270	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$353 - $895	330%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$811	759%
Wellmark Sd	$871	815%
Aetna	$879 - $2,246	823%
Health Partners	$879 - $2,067	823%
Medicare (plans)	$879	823%
UnitedHealthcare	$879 - $2,158	823%
Primewest	$895 - $966	838%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,385 - $1,629	1297%
Security Health Plan	$1,421	1330%
Medica	$2,271 - $2,444	2126%
Cigna	$2,326	2178%
First Choice Health Network	$2,326	2178%
Healthez	$2,326	2178%
Multiplan	$2,326	2178%

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 $2,067.
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 Sanford Jackson Medical Center 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.