CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,056
Cash Discount Price: $1,165
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Lake Chelan Community Hospital is $1,056. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,056

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: $1,165 (1091%)

Insurance Median: $1,056 (989%)

Cash: $1,165 (1091% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,056 (989% 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 989% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 889%). 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
Medicare (plans)	$50 - $1,056	47%
Molina - All Plans	$50 - $1,774	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $1,786	47%
Coordinated Care Comm - All Other Plans	$66 - $1,885	62%
Premera First - All Plans	$69 - $1,440	65%
First Choice - All Plans	$74 - $1,824	69%
Amerigroup Op Only - All Plans	$81 - $1,122	76%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$81 - $1,122	76%
Aetna	$369 - $1,728	345%
Corvel - All Plans	$389 - $1,824	364%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,709	1600%

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 $1,165.
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 Lake Chelan Community 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.