CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $2,966
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,296
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $2,966. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,296. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 27.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,296

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,966

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: $3,296 (3086%)
Insurance Median: $2,966 (2777%)
Cash: $3,296 (3086% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,966 (2777% 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 2777% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2677%). 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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $1,978 1852%
Kenai Peninsula School $1,978 1852%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $1,978 1852%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,815 2636%
Moda Non-Cph $2,900 2715%
Cigna $2,963 2774%
Aetna $2,966 2777%
UnitedHealthcare $2,966 2777%
Rehn - All Plans $3,065 2870%
Geha - All Plans $3,197 2993%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $3,197 2993%
Vnpn - All Plans $3,197 2993%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $3,230 3024%
Multiplan Comp $3,230 3024%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals