CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Broadlawns Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $170
Cash Discount Price: $161
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Broadlawns Medical Center is $170. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$170

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: $161 (151%)

Insurance Median: $170 (159%)

Cash: $161 (151% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $170 (159% 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.

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
Cigna	$129 - $870	121%
Health Partners	$129 - $870	121%
Medica	$129 - $870	121%
Midlands Choice	$129 - $870	121%
Aetna	$161 - $227	151%
UnitedHealthcare	$161 - $1,087	151%
Wellmark Hmo	$161 - $592	151%
Wellmark Ppo	$161 - $651	151%

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 $161.
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 Broadlawns 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.