CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Ochsner Scott Regional

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $574
Cash Discount Price: $719
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Ochsner Scott Regional is $574. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $719. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 317 Highway 13 South, Morton, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$719

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$574

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: $719 (673%)

Insurance Median: $574 (537%)

Cash: $719 (673% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $574 (537% 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 537% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 437%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 - $571	163%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$240 - $351	225%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$247	231%
Cor Vel	$253	237%
Humana	$418 - $571	391%
Cigna	$500 - $571	468%
Medicare (plans)	$571 - $657	535%
Ambetter / Centene	$577	540%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$577	540%
Shared Health Mississippi	$600	562%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$685	641%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$685	641%
Aetna	$742	695%
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%

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 $719.
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 Scott Regional 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.