CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,388
Cash Discount Price: $3,683
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is $1,388. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,683. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,683

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,388

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: $3,683 (3448%)

Insurance Median: $1,388 (1300%)

Cash: $3,683 (3448% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,388 (1300% 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 1300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1200%). 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
Geisinger Medical Assistance	$91	85%
Highmark Wholecare	$101	95%
Horizon Nj Health	$519	486%
Medicaid / KanCare	$608	569%
UnitedHealthcare	$611 - $1,299	572%
Health Partners	$694	650%
Aetna	$969 - $1,841	907%
Upmc Medical Assistance	$1,005	941%
Keystone First Chip	$1,142	1069%
Keystone Health Plan East	$1,164	1090%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,300 - $1,475	1217%
Jefferson Health Plans	$1,742	1631%
Geisinger Health Plan Commercial	$1,802	1687%
Cigna	$1,841	1724%
Highmark	$1,841	1724%
Qualcare	$2,025	1896%
First Health Network	$2,394	2241%
Devon Health, Intergroup, Multiplan, Valley Preferred/Populytics	$2,946	2758%
Private Health Care Systems	$2,946	2758%
Choice Care Network	$3,314	3103%

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 $3,683.
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 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 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.