CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $1,976
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,154
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $1,976. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 18.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,976

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: $1,154 (1080%)
Insurance Median: $1,976 (1850%)
Cash: $1,154 (1080% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,976 (1850% 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 1850% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1750%). 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
Veterans Eval Services $115 108%
Medicare (plans) $122 114%
Node Champva $122 114%
Tricare $122 114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $124 116%
Node Triwest $124 116%
Node Va $124 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $155 145%
Medicaid / KanCare $309 289%
Self Pay $866 - $1,442 811%
Aetna $1,094 1024%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $1,587 1486%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,618 - $1,760 1515%
Hccmca $1,731 1621%
Multiplan Phcs $2,193 2053%
Moda Assurance $2,279 2134%
Cigna $2,285 2139%
Carlie Trans Grp $2,452 2296%
UnitedHealthcare $2,452 2296%
First Choice Health $2,596 2430%
Multiplan Mpi $2,625 2458%
Plan Vista Solutions $2,683 2512%
Multiplan Wc $2,741 2566%
One Health $2,741 2566%
First Health Group $2,770 2593%
Medical Control Network Solutions $2,770 2593%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals