CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72192
  • Insurance Median: $490
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,194
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $490. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,194. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,194

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$490

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: $3,194 (2990%)
Insurance Median: $490 (459%)
Cash: $3,194 (2990% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $490 (459% 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 459% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 359%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $1,277 100%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $490 100%
Aetna $111 - $1,023 104%
Devoted Health $112 105%
Healthteam $112 105%
Longevity Health $112 105%
Molina $112 - $897 105%
Humana $114 - $2,811 107%
Surgery Plus $187 175%
Cigna $199 - $1,063 186%
Carolina Caring $267 - $2,530 250%
Corporate Benefits Service $287 269%
Carolina Complete Health $481 450%
Partners Behavioral Health $481 450%
Alliance Behavioral Health $490 459%
Amerihealth Caritas $490 459%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $490 459%
Vaya Behavioral Health $490 459%
Wellcare $490 459%
Absolute Total Care $897 840%
Gaston County Jail $961 900%
Medcost $1,536 1438%
Self Pay $2,076 1944%
Beech Street $2,619 2452%
Multiplan $2,619 2452%
First Health Network $3,034 2841%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals