CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $1,219
Cash Discount Price: $1,219
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is $1,219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,219

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: $1,219 (1141%)

Insurance Median: $1,219 (1141%)

Cash: $1,219 (1141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,219 (1141% 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 1141% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1041%). 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	$585 - $1,057	548%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$642	601%
Amish/Mennonite	$706	661%
Sanford Health Plan	$706	661%
The Alliance	$988 - $1,645	925%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$1,052 - $1,155	985%
Besse Forest Products	$1,091	1021%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$1,091	1021%
Rice Lake School District	$1,091	1021%
Wps Health Insurance	$1,135 - $1,238	1063%
Medica Of Wi	$1,196 - $1,221	1120%
Cigna	$1,219	1141%
Corvel	$1,219	1141%
First Health	$1,219	1141%
Health Partners	$1,219	1141%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$1,219	1141%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$1,219	1141%
Trilogy	$1,225 - $1,232	1147%
Coventry	$1,232	1153%
Health Smart	$1,232	1153%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$1,245	1166%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$1,286 - $1,758	1204%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,592 - $1,820	1490%

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 $1,219.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire 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.