CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Wesley Medical Center
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $3,101
- Cash Discount Price: $17,922
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 29.03x 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 2903% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2803%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $60 | 56% |
| Amerigroup | $62 | 58% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $62 | 58% |
| Aetna | $62 - $6,398 | 58% |
| First Health | $162 - $8,262 | 152% |
| Multiplan | $169 - $16,130 | 158% |
| United | $245 - $8,065 | 229% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $478 | 448% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $3,101 - $8,961 | 2903% |
| Wppa | $3,118 | 2919% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $3,226 | 3020% |
| Preferred Health Choices | $3,387 | 3171% |
| Medical Associates Health Plan | $3,387 | 3171% |
| Spirit Aerosystems | $5,735 | 5369% |
| Triwest Healthcare Alliance | $11,649 | 10906% |
| Usa Managed Care | $15,234 | 14263% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the chest without contrast at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, the cash price is $17,922.00, which matches the facility's cash median. This rate is significantly higher than the state average, reflecting the typical markup found in commercial healthcare pricing. While commercial insurance plans like Aetna and First Health have negotiated rates ranging from $162 to $8,262, these amounts often exceed the cash price for patients with high-deductible plans. In such cases, paying cash directly can sometimes result in lower out-of-pocket costs compared to the negotiated rates your insurer might apply, provided you qualify for the cash price.
Patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50%. Additionally, if you are using insurance, be aware that the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, though you should still request a full itemized bill to verify all charges. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, it is advisable to review your statement line-by-line to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included before finalizing payment.