CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $305
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,642
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,642. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,642

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$305

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: $1,642 (1537%)
Insurance Median: $305 (286%)
Cash: $1,642 (1537% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $305 (286% 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 286% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 186%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $102 - $202 95%
Veterans Eval Services $103 96%
Care1St $108 101%
Magellan $108 - $123 101%
Node Champva $112 105%
Tricare $112 105%
Humana $118 110%
Medicare (plans) $118 110%
Mercy Care $118 110%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $118 110%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $119 111%
Node Triwest $119 111%
Node Va $119 111%
Healthnet $121 113%
Aetna $123 - $6,139 115%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $123 115%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $123 115%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $123 115%
Onecare $123 115%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $149 140%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $203 190%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $221 207%
UnitedHealthcare $299 - $6,995 280%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $305 286%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $362 - $1,990 339%
Sierra Health Plan $630 - $1,431 590%
Laughlin Healthcare $873 817%
Health Direct Partners $874 818%
Self Pay $1,194 - $2,090 1118%
Cigna $4,299 4025%
Coventry Work Comp Al $5,970 5589%
Multiplan Primary $6,368 5962%
Multiplan $6,866 6428%
Three Rivers $8,458 7919%
First Health Coventry $8,955 8384%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals