CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,845
Cash Discount Price: $2,109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $1,845. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 17.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1125 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,845

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: $2,109 (1975%)

Insurance Median: $1,845 (1727%)

Cash: $2,109 (1975% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,845 (1727% 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 1727% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1627%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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	$98 - $1,372	92%
Aetna	$111 - $2,227	104%
Humana	$111 - $2,199	104%
Cigna	$184	172%
Unified Group - All Plans	$1,520 - $1,707	1423%
Encore - All Plans	$1,732 - $1,945	1622%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,757 - $2,064	1645%
Siho - All Plans	$2,259 - $2,537	2115%
Multiplan - All Plans	$2,435 - $2,734	2280%

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 $2,109.
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 Johnson 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.