CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $448
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,178
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Modoc Medical Center is $448. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$448

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: $1,178 (1103%)
Insurance Median: $448 (419%)
Cash: $1,178 (1103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $448 (419% 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 419% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 319%). 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
Multiplan Wc $101 95%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans $106 99%
Integrated Hp Wc $107 100%
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans $233 218%
Medi-Cal $233 218%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24 $233 218%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $255 - $1,021 239%
Blue Shield Va $255 - $1,021 239%
UnitedHealthcare $255 - $1,791 239%
Tricare $269 - $1,074 252%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $272 - $1,085 255%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $388 - $1,722 363%
Blue Shield Exch $388 - $1,549 363%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans $431 - $1,721 404%
Carelon - All Plans $431 - $1,722 404%
Corvel - All Plans $443 - $1,772 415%
Aetna $448 - $1,791 419%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans $448 - $1,791 419%
Galaxy Health - All Plans $448 - $1,791 419%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans $448 - $1,791 419%
Hmn - All Plans $448 - $1,791 419%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans $448 - $1,791 419%
Interplan - All Plans $448 - $1,791 419%
Multiplan - All Other Plans $448 - $1,791 419%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans $448 - $1,791 419%
Partnership Hp - All Plans $472 - $817 442%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA 96101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals