CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72192
  • Insurance Median: $3,181
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,505
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 29.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Research Medical Center is $3,181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,505. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 29.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,505

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,181

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: $8,505 (7963%)
Insurance Median: $3,181 (2978%)
Cash: $8,505 (7963% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,181 (2978% 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 2978% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2878%). 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
United $60 - $4,094 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $4,640 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Multiplan $119 - $6,733 111%
Cigna $122 - $4,549 114%
Corvel Corporation $142 - $5,914 133%
Oha Network $148 - $4,549 139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $303 - $3,548 284%
Humana $343 - $5,914 321%
Ambetter / Centene $1,472 - $1,692 1378%
Nhc Advantage $1,503 - $1,729 1407%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $1,582 - $1,820 1481%
Universal Healthcare $2,769 - $3,184 2592%
Coventry $3,180 - $3,658 2977%
Coventry Kc Mo $3,244 - $3,730 3037%
College Park Family Care Center $3,402 - $3,912 3185%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $3,798 - $4,549 3556%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $5,934 - $6,824 5556%
Triwest Health Alliance $5,934 - $6,824 5556%
Cco, Inc. $6,329 - $7,279 5925%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $6,329 - $7,279 5925%
UnitedHealthcare $7,041 - $9,098 6592%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals