CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,819
Cash Discount Price: $2,138
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr is $1,819. 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 17.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,819

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: $1,819 (1703%)

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

Ins. Median: $1,819 (1703% 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 1703% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1603%). 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
Aetna	$180 - $1,711	169%
Cigna	$798 - $1,611	747%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$847 - $2,138	793%
Medicare (plans)	$969	907%
Health Net	$1,319 - $2,281	1235%
San Diego Pace	$1,368 - $1,939	1281%
Epic Americas	$1,426 - $1,588	1335%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,611	1508%
Allianz Global Assistance	$1,796	1681%
Community Health Group	$1,819	1703%
Multiplan	$1,870	1751%
Managed Health Network	$1,924	1801%
Blue Shield	$1,996 - $2,281	1869%
Interplan	$1,996	1869%
Kaiser	$2,138	2002%
Molina	$2,138	2002%
Humana	$2,281	2136%
Medi-Cal	$2,281	2136%

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 Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr 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.