CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72192
  • Insurance Median: $161
  • Cash Discount Price: $441
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Akron General Medical Center is $161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $441. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$441

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$161

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: $441 (413%)
Insurance Median: $161 (151%)
Cash: $441 (413% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $161 (151% 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
Summacare $31 - $249 29%
Aetna $48 - $679 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 - $435 45%
Humana $48 - $98 45%
The Health Plan $48 - $469 45%
United $48 - $245 45%
UnitedHealthcare $48 - $421 45%
Valor $48 - $98 45%
Communicare $51 48%
Pphp $52 - $108 49%
Zing Health $53 - $108 50%
Aultcare $63 - $373 59%
Cigna $71 - $679 66%
Mmo $93 - $1,170 87%
Upmc $95 - $407 89%
Oscar $105 - $261 98%
Perennial Health $106 99%
Buckeye $152 142%
Caresource $152 142%
Ohcp $153 - $330 143%
Molina $160 150%
United Bh $161 151%
Amerihealth $167 156%
Omas $196 - $340 184%
Phphi $236 - $407 221%
Cc Ehp $271 - $275 254%
Gms $275 - $475 257%
Consociate Health $295 - $509 276%
Amish Community Aid Plan $306 - $340 286%
Multiplan $354 - $611 331%
Ohio Healthy $367 344%
Php $407 381%
Medical Benefit Corp $475 445%
Frontpath $611 572%
Managed Care Services $611 572%
Tertiary Care Network $611 572%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals