CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Putnam General Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $736
Cash Discount Price: $651
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Putnam General Hospital is $736. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $651. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$651

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$736

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: $651 (609%)

Insurance Median: $736 (689%)

Cash: $651 (609% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $736 (689% 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 689% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 589%). 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

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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
Medicare (plans)	$120 - $796	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$308 - $736	288%
Cigna	$507 - $736	475%
Aetna	$514 - $1,302	481%
Humana	$514 - $1,225	481%
UnitedHealthcare	$525 - $1,225	492%
Medicaid / KanCare	$541 - $774	507%

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 $651.
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 Putnam General Hospital 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.