CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $1,455
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,437
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $1,455. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,437. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,437

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,455

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: $1,437 (1345%)
Insurance Median: $1,455 (1362%)
Cash: $1,437 (1345% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,455 (1362% 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 1362% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1262%). 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
Simply Healthcare $67 - $71 63%
Sunshine State $71 66%
Molina $73 68%
Amerihealth Caritas $74 69%
Community Care Plan $74 69%
Florida Community Care $74 - $117 69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 100%
Aetna $110 - $3,285 103%
UnitedHealthcare $110 - $3,084 103%
Simply Freedom Optimum $112 105%
Wellcare $112 105%
Ambetter / Centene $288 270%
Avmed $458 - $2,997 429%
Usa Managed Care $502 - $3,285 470%
First Health $521 - $3,408 488%
Careworks $1,455 - $2,332 1362%
Enlyte $1,455 - $2,332 1362%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL 34275
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals