CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $209
Cash Discount Price: $564
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $564. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$564

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$209

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: $564 (528%)

Insurance Median: $209 (196%)

Cash: $564 (528% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $209 (196% 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
Hometown Health	$52 - $564	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $710	52%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$56 - $269	52%
Caresource Network Partners	$57 - $161	53%
Hpn	$73 - $207	68%
Health Net Federal Services	$149	140%
Naphcare	$160 - $171	150%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$211 - $221	198%
Cigna	$282	264%
Aetna	$363 - $798	340%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$476	446%
Prominence Health First	$476	446%
Silversummit Healthplan	$633	593%
Union Trust Funds	$806	755%
UnitedHealthcare	$806	755%

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 $564.
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 Renown South Meadows 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.