CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Ochsner Laird Hospital

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $727
Cash Discount Price: $697
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Ochsner Laird Hospital is $727. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $697. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25117 Highway 15, Union, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$697

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$727

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: $697 (653%)

Insurance Median: $727 (681%)

Cash: $697 (653% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $727 (681% 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 681% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 581%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$81 - $86	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$174 - $719	163%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$247	231%
Cor Vel	$253	237%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$309 - $799	289%
Cigna	$500 - $719	468%
Humana	$587 - $719	550%
Medicare (plans)	$719 - $827	673%
Ambetter / Centene	$727	681%
Magnolia Health Plan - Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$727	681%
Aetna	$742	695%
Shared Health Mississippi	$755	707%
Select Administrative Services Network	$799	748%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$856	801%
Zelis	$856	801%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$914	856%
Primewell Health Services - Commercial	$959	898%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$959	898%

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 $697.
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 Laird 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.