CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $926
Cash Discount Price: $929
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is $926. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $929. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 East Cherry Street, Cushing, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$929

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$926

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: $929 (870%)

Insurance Median: $926 (867%)

Cash: $929 (870% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $926 (867% 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 867% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 767%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Black Lung [6055]	$774	725%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$774 - $926	725%
Hooray Health [8000]	$774	725%
Lucent Health [6000]	$774	725%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$774	725%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$774	725%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$842	788%
UnitedHealthcare	$842 - $1,533	788%
Web Tpa [2115]	$926	867%
Cigna	$1,514	1417%
Healthpartners [1500]	$1,514	1417%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$1,514	1417%
Pba [1775]	$1,514	1417%
Global Health [1430]	$1,920	1798%
First Health [1375]	$2,146	2009%
Multiplan [1680]	$2,146	2009%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$2,198	2058%
Healthsmart [1505]	$2,632	2464%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$3,096	2899%

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 $929.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Cushing 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.