CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $109
- Cash Discount Price: $1,630
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $61 - $109 | 57% |
| Healthy Blue | $61 - $109 | 57% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $98 - $2,026 | 92% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $98 - $480 | 92% |
| Wellcare | $98 | 92% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $101 | 95% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $113 | 106% |
| Montgomery County | $180 | 169% |
| Uhccp | $188 - $250 | 176% |
| Multiplan | $1,980 | 1854% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $2,096 | 1962% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $2,096 | 1962% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the chest without contrast at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas, the cash price is $1,630, which is lower than the facility's gross charge of $2,329. While the facility is a government-owned acute care hospital, the cash rate is significantly higher than the state average for this procedure, which is $106.81. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it beneficial to pay the cash price directly, as the negotiated rates for in-network insurance plans often exceed the cash amount due to administrative costs and contract structures. It is important to verify your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as some commercial payers may negotiate rates that are higher than the cash-pay option.
To ensure you are receiving the most accurate pricing, always request a full itemized bill rather than accepting a summary invoice, as hospitals may obscure individual costs under broad categories. If you choose to use insurance, be aware that the facility's negotiated rates range from $61 to $2,096 depending on the payer, with the lowest negotiated rate being $109. If you receive a bill after using insurance, review it for errors such as unbundled codes or services not rendered, and do not sign away your rights to dispute balance billing without first checking your out-of-network status. Additionally, ask the billing department about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the total cost if you settle the bill in full within a short timeframe.