CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72192
  • Insurance Median: $292
  • Cash Discount Price: $551
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals is $292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $551. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 409 South Second Street, Harrisburg, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$551

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$292

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: $551 (516%)
Insurance Median: $292 (273%)
Cash: $551 (516% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $292 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $59 - $1,400 55%
Keystone Health Plan $59 - $932 55%
Prime Net $71 - $1,098 66%
UnitedHealthcare $88 - $112 82%
Humana $108 101%
Aetna $109 - $1,075 102%
Cigna $110 103%
Pa Health & Wellness $113 - $192 106%
Amerihealth Caritas $143 134%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $153 143%
Geisinger $164 154%
Intergroup $190 - $1,241 178%
Wellspan Population Health $249 - $1,241 233%
Premier Comp Solutions $280 262%
Upmc Work Partners $671 628%
Upmc Health Plan $1,014 949%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 409 South Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals