CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $705
- Cash Discount Price: $516
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.60x 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 660% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 560%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Web Tpa [2115] | $705 | 660% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $705 | 660% |
| Hooray Health [8000] | $705 | 660% |
| Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295] | $705 | 660% |
| Healthcare Highways [2210] | $705 | 660% |
| Black Lung [6055] | $705 | 660% |
| Lucent Health [6000] | $705 | 660% |
| Aetna | $705 | 660% |
| Department Of Corrections [1340] | $859 | 804% |
| Cigna | $993 | 930% |
| American Postal Workers Union [1070] | $993 | 930% |
| Healthpartners [1500] | $993 | 930% |
| National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695] | $993 | 930% |
| Humana | $1,014 | 949% |
| Multiplan [1680] | $1,335 | 1250% |
| Administrative Concepts [1005] | $1,335 | 1250% |
| American Healthcare [1055] | $1,335 | 1250% |
| First Health [1375] | $1,335 | 1250% |
| Coventry Healthcare [1320] | $1,409 | 1319% |
| Ks Disability Determination [6090] | $1,718 | 1608% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71250 (CT scan, chest, no contrast) at the University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus, the facility's cash median price is $516.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $1,718.00. While the facility's negotiated rate averages $705.00 across 20 payers, this amount remains below the gross charge of $1,718.00, reflecting the impact of insurance contracts. However, patients with high-deductible plans should note that paying the cash price of $516.00 upfront may result in lower out-of-pocket costs if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds this amount, as the administrative overhead of insurance billing often inflates the baseline price by 20% to 40%.
To maximize savings, patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling and explicitly request "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% when paid in full within 30 days. This bypasses costly claims processing and eliminates the risk of balance billing, which is largely prohibited for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities under the No Surprises Act. Given that over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, consumers are encouraged to demand a full itemized CPT-coded statement rather than accepting summary invoices, ensuring they can accurately identify any unbundled codes or services not rendered before finalizing payment.