CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Franciscan Health Lafayette

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $1,022
Cash Discount Price: $492
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Franciscan Health Lafayette is $1,022. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $492. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 9.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$492

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,022

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: $492 (461%)

Insurance Median: $1,022 (957%)

Cash: $492 (461% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,022 (957% 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 957% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 857%). 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

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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
Medicare (plans)	$111	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$212 - $409	198%
Unicare [1150]	$212 - $409	198%
Workers Comp [1172]	$221	207%
Aetna	$250	234%
Managed Care [2000]	$250 - $2,003	234%
Mdwise [1175]	$381	357%
Medicaid / KanCare	$381 - $458	357%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$393	368%
Commercial [2001]	$481 - $2,226	450%
UnitedHealthcare	$968 - $1,184	906%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$1,075	1006%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$1,075 - $1,184	1006%
Humana	$1,502	1406%
Cigna	$1,781	1667%

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 $492.
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 Franciscan Health Lafayette 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.