CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Salina Regional Health Center
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $2,432
- Cash Discount Price: $1,892
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.77x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 2277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2177%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
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 | $479 - $504 | 448% |
| Preferred Phsic | $1,622 | 1519% |
| Preferred Healthcare - All Other Plans | $2,189 | 2049% |
| Multiplan (Mpi)-All Plans | $2,432 | 2277% |
| Cigna | $2,432 | 2277% |
| Providers Care (Wppa)-All Plans | $2,432 | 2277% |
| Aetna | $2,432 | 2277% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a chest CT scan without contrast at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas, the facility's negotiated rates range from $479 to $2,432 depending on your specific insurance plan. While the median negotiated rate across all payers is $2,432, the cash price for self-pay patients is $1,892. This difference highlights that for patients with high-deductible plans who have not yet met their out-of-pocket maximum, paying the cash price directly can be significantly cheaper than relying on insurance, which often results in higher allowed amounts due to administrative overhead. It is important to verify your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as in-network rates vary widely by carrier and can sometimes exceed the cash price.
The facility's pricing is also evaluated against federal benchmarks, showing a 22.8% increase over the Medicare rate of $106.81 for this service. While the facility is a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital, patients should proactively request a prompt-pay discount if they choose to pay in full upfront, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% by bypassing costly insurance claims processing. Additionally, if you receive an itemized bill, ensure it is fully detailed rather than a summary to catch any errors or unbundled charges, as over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes that can be corrected through a formal written audit dispute.