CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Valley County Health System

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $148
Cash Discount Price: $2,330
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Valley County Health System is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,330. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2707 L Street, Ord, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,330

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$148

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: $2,330 (2181%)

Insurance Median: $148 (139%)

Cash: $2,330 (2181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $148 (139% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $2,485	45%
Medica	$48 - $2,485	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $1,243	45%
Humana	$49 - $528	46%
Nebraska Total Care	$49 - $1,424	46%
Wellcare	$49 - $1,413	46%
Aetna	$50 - $2,485	47%
Great Plains	$50 - $518	47%
Molina	$62 - $1,359	58%
Multiplan/Phcs	$154 - $2,537	144%

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 $2,330.
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 Valley County Health System 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.