CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Regional West Medical Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $2,338
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Regional West Medical Center is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,338. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,338

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

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: $2,338 (2189%)

Insurance Median: $145 (136%)

Cash: $2,338 (2189% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $145 (136% 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.

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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
Aetna	$48 - $3,623	45%
Humana	$48 - $124	45%
Medica	$48 - $3,312	45%
Medica Cost	$50 - $130	47%
Wellcare	$50 - $130	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$59 - $2,388	55%
Naphcare	$71 - $186	66%
Ambetter / Centene	$88 - $231	82%
Winhealth	$90 - $3,312	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92 - $3,117	86%
Cigna	$127 - $3,506	119%
Rci Insurance Group	$127 - $3,273	119%

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 $2,338.
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 Regional West Medical Center 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.