CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72192
  • Insurance Median: $1,024
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,390
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $1,024. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,390. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,390

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,024

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: $1,390 (1301%)
Insurance Median: $1,024 (959%)
Cash: $1,390 (1301% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,024 (959% 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 959% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 859%). 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
Partners $45 - $611 42%
Alliance $46 - $725 43%
Amerihealth Caritas $46 - $606 43%
Carolina Complete Health $46 - $2,779 43%
Healthy Blue $46 - $618 43%
Trillium $46 - $649 43%
UnitedHealthcare $46 - $1,412 43%
Vaya $46 - $624 43%
Wellcare $46 - $618 43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 - $1,610 45%
Cigna $48 - $2,223 45%
Humana $49 - $2,279 46%
Aetna $50 - $2,029 47%
Ortho Carolina $60 - $154 56%
Molina $330 309%
Sandhills $613 574%
Ambetter / Centene $807 - $1,312 756%
Medcost $862 - $1,640 807%
Employers Health Network $1,228 1150%
Physician Reach Out $1,390 1301%
Magellan $1,668 1562%
Gmmi $1,807 1692%
Quik Trip $1,807 1692%
Carolina Behavioral Health $2,001 - $2,223 1873%
Choicecare $2,001 - $2,057 1873%
First Health $2,223 - $2,446 2081%
Healthgram $2,223 2081%
Private Health Care Systems $2,223 - $2,279 2081%
Provider Select $2,251 - $2,501 2107%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $2,279 2134%
Beechstreet $2,418 - $2,446 2264%
Multiplan $2,501 2342%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals