CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $489
- Cash Discount Price: $319
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). 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 | $98 | 92% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $98 | 92% |
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $98 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $100 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $101 | 95% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $101 | 95% |
| Tricare | $103 | 96% |
| Humana | $103 | 96% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $103 | 96% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $127 | 119% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $142 | 133% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $205 | 192% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $205 | 192% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $244 | 228% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $309 | 289% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $669 - $956 | 626% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $669 | 626% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $669 | 626% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $797 | 746% |
| Aetna | $956 | 895% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $956 | 895% |
| Php [503200005] | $956 | 895% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $956 | 895% |
| Cigna | $956 - $1,275 | 895% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $956 | 895% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $956 | 895% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $956 | 895% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $1,116 | 1045% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $1,435 | 1344% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71250 (CT scan, chest, no contrast), the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus lists a cash median price of $319.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $1,594.00. While commercial payers negotiate rates ranging from $98 to $1,435 depending on the plan, these negotiated amounts often exceed the cash price, meaning patients with high-deductible plans might save money by paying out-of-pocket. It is important to note that Medicare, which serves as a benchmark for fair pricing, covers this service at $106.81. The facility's cash rate of $319.00 is approximately 3 times the Medicare amount, and while the data does not provide explicit state or county average comparisons, patients should verify if their specific insurance plan's negotiated rate is truly lower than paying cash directly, as administrative fees and claim processing costs can inflate commercial bills.
Patients should be aware that balance billing is generally prohibited for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities under the No Surprises Act, though unexpected charges can still occur if ancillary services are out-of-network. If you receive a bill that seems unusually high, request a full itemized audit to identify errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes. Additionally, many facilities offer prompt-pay discounts for upfront cash payments, which can further reduce the total cost. Before scheduling, it is advisable to confirm with the hospital whether you qualify for a self-pay or prompt-pay discount and to avoid signing consent waivers that might inadvertently waive your