CMS Price Transparency Data
CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $148
- Cash Discount Price: $2,039
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,039. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,039
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$148
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: $2,039 (1909%)
Insurance Median: $148 (139%)
Cash: $2,039 (1909% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $148 (139% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jmpn Canopy Hn [1640000011] | $87 | 81% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $87 - $1,065 | 81% |
| Aetna | $121 - $179 | 113% |
| Contra Costa County Jail [1012104] | $127 | 119% |
| United Behavioral Health [1048103] | $128 | 120% |
| Golden State-Network Mcare [1023127] | $133 | 125% |
| Health Net-Network Mcare [1028127] | $145 | 136% |
| Alignment Health [1177113] | $148 | 139% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $148 - $2,945 | 139% |
| Blue Shield-Network Mcare [1006127] | $148 | 139% |
| Care 1St Health Plan [1094113] | $148 | 139% |
| Caremore [1171113] | $148 | 139% |
| Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [1179012] | $148 | 139% |
| Easy Choice Health Plan [1083113] | $148 | 139% |
| Essence Healthcare [1049028] | $148 | 139% |
| Essence Healthcare [1049128] | $148 | 139% |
| Hospice Of East Bay [1085104] | $148 | 139% |
| Humana | $148 - $3,761 | 139% |
| Medicare (plans) | $148 - $3,625 | 139% |
| Scan-Network Mcare [1043127] | $148 | 139% |
| Veterans Administration [1051113] | $148 | 139% |
| Tricare | $158 | 148% |
| Workers' Comp [1024005] | $167 | 156% |
| Generic Commercial/Indemnity [1017001] | $185 - $1,812 | 173% |
| Generic Hmo [1018103] | $185 | 173% |
| Generic Ppo [1021104] | $185 | 173% |
| Canopy Hn Hmo [1166103] | $270 | 253% |
| Blue Shield Hmo [1006103] | $1,065 - $1,087 | 997% |
| Blue Shield-Network [1006026] | $1,065 - $1,087 | 997% |
| Blue Shield Ppo [1006104] | $1,087 - $1,142 | 1018% |
| Health Net Hmo [1028103] | $1,105 | 1035% |
| Health Net Ppo [1028104] | $1,105 | 1035% |
| Health Net-Network [1028026] | $1,105 | 1035% |
| Cigna | $1,173 | 1098% |
| Carecentrix [1011001] | $1,812 | 1696% |
| Aps Healthcare [1003103] | $2,039 | 1909% |
| Carelon Behavioral Health [1050104] | $2,492 | 2333% |
| Fortified Provider Network [1063104] | $2,492 | 2333% |
| Medigap [1036001] | $2,492 | 2333% |
| Three Rivers Provider Network [1073104] | $2,492 | 2333% |
| Contra Costa Health Plan Hmo [1013103] | $2,718 | 2545% |
| Western Health Advantage Hmo [1053103] | $3,172 - $3,625 | 2970% |
| Federal Correction Institute [1062104] | $3,625 | 3394% |
| First Health [1016104] | $3,625 - $3,851 | 3394% |
| Healthsmart - Pka Interplan [1031104] | $3,625 | 3394% |
| Networks By Design [1084104] | $3,625 | 3394% |
| Pponext [1072104] | $3,625 | 3394% |
| Sutter Preferred Health Plan [1044104] | $3,625 | 3394% |
| Kaiser Hmo [1033103] | $3,670 | 3436% |
| Health Management Network [1066104] | $3,851 | 3605% |
| Healthcomp [1089104] | $3,851 | 3605% |
| Donor Network West [1008103] | $4,000 | 3745% |
| Galaxy Health Network [1064104] | $4,078 | 3818% |
| Integrated Health Plan [1075104] | $4,078 | 3818% |
| National Provider Network/Plancare America [1069104] | $4,531 | 4242% |