CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $555
Cash Discount Price: $1,001
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is $555. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,001. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 5.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 School St, Carrollton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,001

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$555

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: $1,001 (937%)

Insurance Median: $555 (520%)

Cash: $1,001 (937% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $555 (520% 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 520% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 420%). 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
Aetna	$137 - $1,139	128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$137 - $1,676	128%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$137 - $1,139	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$137 - $1,162	128%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$137 - $1,139	128%
Humana	$138 - $1,151	129%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$164 - $1,367	154%
Ambetter / Centene	$178 - $1,481	167%
Cigna	$191 - $1,593	179%
Multiplan-All Plans	$201 - $1,676	188%
Healthlink Hmo	$204 - $1,698	191%
Healthlink Il Only	$204 - $1,631	191%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$230 - $1,921	215%
Hfn Zelis-All Plans	$244 - $2,033	228%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$555	520%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$555	520%

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 $1,001.
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 Thomas H Boyd Memorial 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.