CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $2,533
Cash Discount Price: $2,611
vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital is $2,533. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,611. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 23.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Randall Rd, Geneva, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,611

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,533

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: $2,611 (2445%)

Insurance Median: $2,533 (2372%)

Cash: $2,611 (2445% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,533 (2372% 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 2372% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2272%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$556 - $2,601	521%
Aetna	$608 - $2,533	569%
Carelon Behavioral Health [159]	$1,865	1746%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$1,865 - $3,170	1746%
Healthlink [125]	$2,350	2200%
The Alliance [1703]	$2,396	2243%
First Health Plan [6034]	$2,574	2410%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$2,798 - $3,730	2620%
Cigna	$2,984	2794%
Compsych [112]	$2,984	2794%
Beechstreet [176]	$3,357	3143%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,730	3492%

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 $2,611.
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 Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community 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.