CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $99
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 92% |
| Va | $98 | 92% |
| Vc Hope | $98 | 92% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $98 | 92% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| Via Christi Research | $98 | 92% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $100 | 94% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $100 - $275 | 94% |
| Corizon | $123 | 115% |
| Smarthealth | $138 | 129% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $167 | 156% |
| Aetna | $387 | 362% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $658 | 616% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For CPT code 71250, a chest CT scan without contrast, the facility in Wichita, KS, has a negotiated rate of $99.00, which aligns closely with the state average of $98.00. While the facility's cash price is not listed, patients with high-deductible plans should consider that paying cash upfront could result in lower out-of-pocket costs if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. It is important to verify the specific "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount offered by Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., as these upfront incentives can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative fees and claims processing costs.
The Medicare benchmark for this service is $106.81, serving as a reliable baseline to evaluate pricing fairness, as commercial rates often exceed this figure due to administrative overhead. Although the facility is a voluntary non-profit and holds a 2-star rating, the negotiated rate of $99.00 remains consistent across most major payers, with only UnitedHealthcare showing a wide variance between $100 and $275. Consumers should avoid accepting summary bills that obscure individual charges, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled codes or services not rendered. If a balance bill arises from an out-of-network ancillary service, patients should dispute the amount with their insurer rather than paying immediately, as federal protections under the No Surprises Act may apply.