CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $4,546
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,104
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 42.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Grandview Medical Center is $4,546. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 42.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,546

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: $2,104 (1970%)
Insurance Median: $4,546 (4256%)
Cash: $2,104 (1970% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,546 (4256% 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 4256% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4156%). 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
Encompass Health $80 75%
Tricare $91 85%
Veterans Eval Services $92 86%
Blue Advantage $94 88%
Humana $94 88%
Medicare (plans) $94 88%
UnitedHealthcare $94 - $5,114 88%
Victory Health $94 88%
Viva Health $94 - $6,250 88%
Select Health $95 89%
Cigna $96 - $170 90%
Hospice $96 90%
Node Champva $96 90%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $96 90%
Node Va $96 90%
Aetna $97 - $3,159 91%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $97 91%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $98 92%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $120 112%
Ambetter / Centene $143 134%
Healthspring $167 156%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $201 188%
Medicaid / KanCare $202 189%
Choicecare $650 609%
Alamed $1,248 1168%
Self Pay $1,564 - $2,727 1464%
Bp Health Advocate $2,608 - $2,841 2442%
First Health $3,500 - $8,887 3277%
Ag Administrators $3,650 - $3,977 3417%
Drummond $3,650 - $3,977 3417%
American Employee Alliance $4,172 - $4,546 3906%
Healthchoice $5,215 - $6,818 4883%
Value Options $5,215 - $5,682 4883%
Multiplan $6,362 - $7,955 5956%
Blue Bell Creameries $7,301 - $7,955 6836%
Natl Comp Care $7,822 - $8,523 7323%
Usa Ppo $7,822 - $8,523 7323%
Coventry Work Comp Al $8,156 - $8,887 7636%
Novanet $8,422 - $9,176 7885%
Alabama Wc $8,866 - $9,659 8301%
Cal-Med $8,866 - $9,659 8301%
Corvel $8,866 - $9,659 8301%
Associated Admin $9,387 - $10,228 8789%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals