CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Kansas Medical Center Llc
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $96
- Cash Discount Price: $642
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
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 | $60 | 56% |
| Indian Health | $87 | 81% |
| Tricare | $87 | 81% |
| Humana | $96 | 90% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $96 - $437 | 90% |
| Medadv_Wellcare | $96 | 90% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $96 | 90% |
| Three_Rivers | $193 | 181% |
| Aetna | $450 | 421% |
| Wppa | $525 | 492% |
| United | $580 | 543% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the chest without contrast at Kansas Medical Center Llc in Andover, the cash median price is $642, while the facility's negotiated rates with insurance plans range from $60 to $580. It is important to note that for patients with high-deductible plans, paying cash upfront can sometimes be cheaper than the insurance negotiated rate, which often includes administrative overhead and claim processing costs. While the facility's cash price is higher than the state average for this procedure, patients should verify their specific plan's deductible status before scheduling, as paying the full negotiated amount may not be covered until that threshold is met. Additionally, many hospitals offer prompt-pay discounts for self-pay patients who settle their bill in full within 30 days, which can further reduce the final cost.
To ensure you are not overcharged, it is recommended to request an itemized billing audit before paying any invoice, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled codes or services not rendered. Do not accept a summary bill showing broad categories like "Laboratory" as your final charge; instead, demand a detailed statement listing every CPT code and unit cost to identify potential double-billing or unbundling. Furthermore, when comparing prices, always use the Medicare rate of $106.81 as the objective benchmark rather than the hospital's inflated chargemaster list, as commercial rates are often marked up significantly above this federal baseline. If you encounter a balance bill for out-of-network services, you may be entitled to protections under the No Surprises Act, which bans surprise billing for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities.