CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Menorah Medical Center
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $486
- Cash Discount Price: $9,565
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.55x 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 455% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 355%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| United | $60 - $4,304 | 56% |
| Amerigroup | $60 | 56% |
| Healthyblue | $61 | 57% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $62 | 58% |
| Unicare | $62 | 58% |
| Aetna | $62 - $4,878 | 58% |
| Home State Health Plan | $95 | 89% |
| Cigna | $122 - $7,652 | 114% |
| Multiplan | $136 - $7,078 | 127% |
| Corvel Corporation | $162 - $6,217 | 152% |
| Oha Network | $169 - $4,782 | 158% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $322 - $4,304 | 301% |
| Humana | $362 - $468 | 339% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $1,779 | 1666% |
| Nhc Advantage | $1,817 | 1701% |
| Wppa Providrs Care Network | $1,913 | 1791% |
| Universal Healthcare | $3,348 | 3135% |
| Coventry | $3,845 | 3600% |
| Coventry Kc Mo | $3,922 | 3672% |
| College Park Family Care Center | $4,113 | 3851% |
| Triwest Health Alliance | $7,174 | 6717% |
| Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc | $7,174 | 6717% |
| Cco, Inc. | $7,174 | 6717% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the chest without contrast at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, the facility's cash price is $9,565. This amount is significantly higher than the state average for this procedure, which is $106.81, and represents a markup of 4.6 times the Medicare benchmark rate. While commercial insurance plans like United and Amerigroup negotiate rates as low as $60, these figures are often subject to deductibles and co-pays, meaning the actual out-of-pocket cost for patients with high-deductible plans could exceed the cash price. Patients should verify their specific plan's deductible status before scheduling, as paying cash upfront may result in lower total costs if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price.
To minimize unexpected charges, it is crucial to request a prompt-pay discount or self-pay rate directly from the hospital prior to receiving care, as these discounts can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50%. Additionally, patients should demand a full itemized bill containing specific CPT codes rather than accepting a summary invoice, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled charges that can be corrected through a formal written audit. If a patient receives a balance bill for out-of-network services, they should not pay immediately out of fear of credit damage; instead, they should dispute the bill with their insurer and request a No Surprises Act audit to ensure they are not being charged for services that are legally protected from surprise billing.