CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,526
Cash Discount Price: $610
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital is $1,526. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $610. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 South Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$610

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,526

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: $610 (571%)

Insurance Median: $1,526 (1429%)

Cash: $610 (571% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,526 (1429% 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 1429% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1329%). 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
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$1,526	1429%
Black Lung [6055]	$1,526	1429%
Cigna	$1,526	1429%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$1,526	1429%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$1,526	1429%
Lucent Health [6000]	$1,526	1429%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,526	1429%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$1,526	1429%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,526	1429%
Web Tpa [2115]	$1,526	1429%

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 $610.
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 UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional 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.