CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72192
  • Insurance Median: $1,114
  • Cash Discount Price: $12,861
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is $1,114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,861. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12,861

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,114

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: $12,861 (12041%)
Insurance Median: $1,114 (1043%)
Cash: $12,861 (12041% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,114 (1043% 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 1043% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 943%). 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
Texas Health Network $103 96%
Amerigroup $105 98%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $105 - $2,264 98%
Community Health Choice Mcd $107 100%
United $109 - $5,787 102%
Aetna $115 - $1,301 108%
Molina Healthcare $115 108%
Humana $131 - $1,602 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $241 - $4,501 226%
Superior Health Plan $772 723%
Cigna $1,635 - $10,289 1531%
Texas Workforce Commission $3,087 2890%
Christus (Usfhp) $5,144 4816%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $5,530 - $10,932 5177%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $5,787 5418%
Coventry National First Health $6,855 6418%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $7,074 6623%
Rockport Workers Comp $7,074 6623%
Beech Street $7,717 - $10,289 7225%
Independent Medical System $7,717 7225%
National Healthcare Solutions $7,717 7225%
Prime Health Services $7,717 7225%
Southwest Medical $7,717 7225%
Coastal Comp $8,360 7827%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $9,646 9031%
Physicians, Inc $10,932 10235%
Affiliated Ppo $11,575 10837%
Multiplan $11,575 10837%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals