CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: North Country Hospital and Health Center

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $607
Cash Discount Price: $1,254
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at North Country Hospital and Health Center is $607. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$607

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: $1,254 (1174%)

Insurance Median: $607 (568%)

Cash: $1,254 (1174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $607 (568% 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 568% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 468%). 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	$34 - $2,275	32%
Mvp	$55 - $2,250	51%
Cigna	$65 - $2,263	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$69 - $2,111	65%
Vt Wc	$131 - $2,098	123%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$2,073	1941%

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 $1,254.
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 North Country Hospital and Health Center 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.