CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $4,922
Cash Discount Price: $19,807
vs. Medicare Baseline: 46.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $4,922. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,807. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 46.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19,807

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,922

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: $19,807 (18544%)

Insurance Median: $4,922 (4608%)

Cash: $19,807 (18544% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,922 (4608% 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 4608% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4508%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
United	$245 - $8,913	229%
Aetna	$769 - $5,942	720%
Avmed	$890 - $9,904	833%
Freedom Health	$1,703 - $3,169	1594%
Optimum	$1,703	1594%
Corvel Corporation	$2,316	2168%
Careworks (Rockport)	$2,365	2214%
Prime Health	$2,365	2214%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$2,575	2411%
Molina	$3,763 - $5,348	3523%
Health Sun Health Plan	$4,219	3950%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$4,556	4266%
United Ppo	$4,694	4395%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$5,229	4896%
Plotkin Health	$9,904	9273%
Prime Health Sherriff	$9,904	9273%
Medica Healthcare	$11,488	10756%
Multiplan	$14,855 - $16,836	13908%
Evernorth Bh	$15,846	14836%

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 $19,807.
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 University Hospital and 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.