CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Fayette Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $202
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,170
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Fayette Medical Center is $202. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$202

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: $1,170 (1095%)
Insurance Median: $202 (189%)
Cash: $1,170 (1095% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $202 (189% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $94 88%
Humana $94 - $1,404 88%
Medicare (plans) $94 88%
Simpra $94 88%
UnitedHealthcare $94 - $2,340 88%
Aetna $96 - $1,287 90%
Seven Corners $160 150%
Medicaid / KanCare $202 189%
Cigna $591 553%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $1,170 1095%
Healthnet $1,287 1205%
Healthspring $2,340 2191%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1653 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL 35555
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals