CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $784
Cash Discount Price: $1,514
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $784. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,514. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,514

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$784

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: $1,514 (1417%)

Insurance Median: $784 (734%)

Cash: $1,514 (1417% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $784 (734% 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 734% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 634%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $1,439	38%
Molina	$41 - $64	38%
Interwest Health	$151 - $1,363	141%
Regence	$225	211%
United	$245 - $875	229%
Select Health	$459	430%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath	$459 - $512	430%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only)	$483	452%
Aetna	$597 - $737	559%
Doug Andrus Distributing	$606	567%
University Of Utah	$636	595%
Mountain Health Co-Op	$757 - $1,136	709%
Pacificsource Health	$812	760%
Cigna	$833	780%
First Choice Health Of Washington	$909	851%
Moda	$943	883%
Dmba	$975	913%
Prime Health	$1,136 - $1,287	1064%
Geha Ppo Usa	$1,211	1134%
Humana	$1,272	1191%
Multiplan	$1,272 - $1,363	1191%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$1,363	1276%
St. John'S Health Network	$1,363	1276%
Coventry First Health	$1,378	1290%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health	$1,514	1417%

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 $1,514.
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 Eastern Idaho Regional 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.