CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $451
  • Cash Discount Price: $646
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $451. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $646. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$646

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$451

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: $646 (605%)
Insurance Median: $451 (422%)
Cash: $646 (605% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $451 (422% 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 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). 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
Va Contract $74 69%
Hospice $97 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $2,050 92%
Tricare $98 - $118 92%
UnitedHealthcare $98 - $1,732 92%
Aetna $99 - $1,771 93%
Clover Health $99 93%
Wellcare $99 - $402 93%
Humana $103 - $1,025 96%
Pruitt Health Premier $107 100%
Amerigroup $120 - $461 112%
Medicaid / KanCare $120 - $461 112%
Peachstate $126 - $484 118%
Caresource $132 - $507 124%
Peach State Health Plan $138 129%
Health One Alliance $143 - $174 134%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $148 - $180 139%
Zelis Network Solutions $197 - $204 184%
Self Pay 50 $267 - $1,025 250%
Ga Workers Comp $406 380%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $481 - $1,845 450%
Self Pay $481 - $1,845 450%
Cigna $488 - $1,872 457%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $534 - $2,050 500%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals