CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: UPMC Wellsboro

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,331
Cash Discount Price: $1,451
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at UPMC Wellsboro is $1,331. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,451. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 12.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,451

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,331

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: $1,451 (1358%)

Insurance Median: $1,331 (1246%)

Cash: $1,451 (1358% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,331 (1246% 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 1246% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1146%). 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

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $1,861	81%
Amerihealth Caritas	$124	116%
Geisinger	$124 - $1,467	116%
Upmc Health Plan	$124 - $954	116%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$125 - $438	117%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$170	159%
Pa Health & Wellness	$192 - $473	180%
Aetna	$357 - $1,889	334%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$397 - $1,107	372%
Cigna	$417 - $460	390%
Upmc Work Partners	$632	592%
Wirerope Works	$1,104 - $1,217	1034%
Multiplan	$1,549 - $2,080	1450%
America'S Choice	$1,787 - $1,970	1673%
Intergroup	$1,787 - $1,970	1673%

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 $1,451.
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 UPMC Wellsboro 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.