CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $148
Cash Discount Price: $326
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $326. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$326

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$148

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: $326 (305%)

Insurance Median: $148 (139%)

Cash: $326 (305% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $148 (139% 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.

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $86	76%
Humana	$89 - $97	83%
Cigna	$97 - $583	91%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$97	91%
Medicare (plans)	$97 - $112	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$97 - $234	91%
Shared Health Mississippi	$102	95%
Ambetter / Centene	$136	127%
Zelis	$160	150%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$240 - $309	225%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$247	231%
Cor Vel	$253	237%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$272	255%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$272	255%
Aetna	$682	639%
Select Administrative Services Network	$735	688%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$788	738%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$840	786%

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 $326.
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 Ochsner Rush 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.