CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $472
Cash Discount Price: $2,996
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Memorial Satilla Health is $472. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,996. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,996

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$472

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: $2,996 (2805%)

Insurance Median: $472 (442%)

Cash: $2,996 (2805% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $472 (442% 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 442% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 342%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$76 - $256	71%
Ambetter / Centene	$110	103%
Health One Alliance	$154	144%
Aetna	$171 - $1,909	160%
United	$245 - $1,558	229%
Prime Health	$267	250%
Employer'S Health Network	$273	256%
Amerigroup	$339 - $464	317%
Nhc Advantage	$480 - $658	449%
Pruitt Health	$480 - $658	449%
Peach State	$506 - $693	474%
Wellcare	$506 - $693	474%
Value Option	$1,264 - $1,732	1183%
Multiplan	$1,702 - $2,331	1593%
Cigna	$2,023 - $2,771	1894%
Novanet	$2,275 - $3,117	2130%

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 $2,996.
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 Memorial Satilla Health 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.