CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $1,114
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,207
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Elkhart General Hospital is $1,114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,207. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 10.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,207

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,114

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: $1,207 (1130%)
Insurance Median: $1,114 (1043%)
Cash: $1,207 (1130% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,114 (1043% 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 1043% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 943%). 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
Mclaren (Mi $60 56%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $1,248 56%
Aetna $111 - $1,257 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $111 - $457 104%
Humana $111 - $1,300 104%
Pace $111 104%
Devoted Healthcare $117 - $371 110%
Plain Church $167 - $1,486 156%
Caresource $178 - $2,414 167%
Mhs $201 - $2,414 188%
Mdwise $381 - $2,414 357%
Cha $1,114 - $1,448 1043%
Immergrun $1,114 - $1,486 1043%
Php $1,207 - $1,300 1130%
Cigna $1,337 - $1,411 1252%
Multiplan $1,337 1252%
Signature $1,356 1270%
Encore $1,374 1286%
Heartland $1,857 1739%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals