CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, pelvis

Facility: Princeton Community Hospital Assn Inc

Billing Code: 72192 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72192
Insurance Median: $68
Cash Discount Price: $687
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, pelvis at Princeton Community Hospital Assn Inc is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $687. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 122 12Th Street, Princeton, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$687

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$68

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: $687 (643%)

Insurance Median: $68 (64%)

Cash: $687 (643% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $68 (64% 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.

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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
Aetna	$39 - $112	37%
Highmark Health Options West Va	$39	37%
The Health Plan Wv	$39	37%
Wellpoint West Virginia	$39	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $577	37%
Medicare (plans)	$40 - $113	37%
Humana	$42 - $112	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $116	41%
Medicaid / KanCare	$68	64%
Pennsylvania Health & Wellness	$68	64%

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 $687.
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 Princeton Community Hospital Assn Inc 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.