CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $181
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$181

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: $126 (118%)
Insurance Median: $181 (169%)
Cash: $126 (118% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $181 (169% 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
Novanet $34 - $35 32%
Aetna $47 - $233 44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $188 44%
Cigna $47 - $190 44%
Humana $47 - $195 44%
Simpra $47 - $96 44%
Viva $47 - $239 44%
Beechstreet $92 - $198 86%
Alabama Crime Victims $113 - $116 106%
Mcm Maxcare $181 - $186 169%
Mega Life $181 - $186 169%
UnitedHealthcare $181 - $186 169%
Coventry First Health $192 - $198 180%
Geha $192 - $198 180%
Multiplan $192 - $198 180%
Workers Comp $192 - $198 180%
Trpn $203 - $210 190%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals