CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $147
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,482
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,482. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,482

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$147

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: $1,482 (1388%)
Insurance Median: $147 (138%)
Cash: $1,482 (1388% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $147 (138% 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.

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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
Molina $41 - $241 38%
Aetna $51 - $261 48%
Coventry $51 - $153 48%
Health Alliance $51 - $183 48%
Longevity Health Plan $51 - $135 48%
Sinai Medical Group $51 - $135 48%
United $51 - $240 48%
UnitedHealthcare $51 - $135 48%
Zing Health $52 - $138 49%
Clear Springs Health $53 - $139 50%
Union Health Service $54 - $162 51%
Village Md $54 - $169 51%
Wellcare $54 - $142 51%
Uic Physician Group $56 - $149 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $64 - $241 60%
Dolton Medical Associates $64 - $169 60%
Mac Neal Health Providers $64 - $169 60%
Mercy Physician Association $64 - $169 60%
Unified Physicians Network $64 - $169 60%
West Suburban Health Providers $64 - $169 60%
Lake County Physician Associates $67 - $176 63%
Northshore Physician Association $67 - $176 63%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $67 - $176 63%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $67 - $176 63%
Valenz $68 - $180 64%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $69 - $183 65%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $69 - $183 65%
Campus Care $77 - $203 72%
Healthsmart $77 - $203 72%
The Alliance $77 - $203 72%
St Anthony Health Network $79 - $352 74%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $81 - $360 76%
Healthlink $81 - $919 76%
Physician Care Network Inc $82 - $366 77%
Cigna $83 - $649 78%
County Care Health Plan $86 - $241 81%
Meridian $86 - $241 81%
Youthcare Healthchoice $86 - $241 81%
Multiplan $108 - $1,175 101%
Equian $227 - $1,175 213%
Zelis $227 - $1,175 213%
Integrated Health Plan $249 - $1,292 233%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals