CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,939
Cash Discount Price: $2,138
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $1,939. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 18.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,939

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: $2,138 (2002%)

Insurance Median: $1,939 (1815%)

Cash: $2,138 (2002% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,939 (1815% 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 1815% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1715%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Health Net	$847 - $2,195	793%
County Medical Services	$855	800%
Epic Americas	$855 - $1,996	800%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,126 - $1,996	1054%
Aetna	$1,368 - $2,195	1281%
Allianz Global Assistance	$1,368	1281%
Multiplan	$1,368 - $1,996	1281%
Medi-Cal	$1,924 - $1,939	1801%
Medicare (plans)	$1,924 - $1,939	1801%
Molina	$1,924 - $2,138	1801%
Cigna	$1,967	1842%
California Health And Wellness	$1,996 - $2,138	1869%
Indian Health Council	$2,281	2136%
Blue Shield	$2,338 - $2,566	2189%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,794	2616%
Community Health Group	$2,794	2616%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,138.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71250.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71250.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.