CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $266
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at St Jude Childrens Research Hospital is $266. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$266

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%)

Insurance Median: $266 (249%)

Ins. Median: $266 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$61 - $1,125	57%
Home State Health	$89	83%
Medicaid / KanCare	$97	91%
Molina Marketplace Of Ms	$140	131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$178 - $244	167%
Tenncare Select Hmo	$196	184%
Empower	$228	213%
Healthcare Connections La	$238	223%
Health Choice - Ok	$266	249%
Healthy Blue	$391	366%
Cigna	$550	515%
Humana	$680	637%
Vantage	$938 - $1,047	878%
Aetna	$1,172	1097%
Private Health Care Systems	$1,250	1170%
Ms Physicians Care Network	$1,329	1244%
Baptist Health	$1,407	1317%
First Health Ccn	$1,407	1317%
Health Choice	$1,407	1317%
Health Link Mississippi	$1,407	1317%
Healthscope Benefits Inc	$1,407	1317%
Tricare	$1,563	1463%

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 $X.
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 St Jude Childrens Research Hospital 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.