CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Wichita County Health Center
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $1,144
- Cash Discount Price: $1,003
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.71x 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 1071% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 971%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $1,035 | 969% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,254 | 1174% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the chest without contrast at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas, the cash price is $1,003, which is lower than the facility's negotiated rate of $1,144 and the state average of $1,254. While Medicaid / KanCare pays a fixed $1,035 and UnitedHealthcare pays the full negotiated amount of $1,254, patients with high-deductible plans might find paying cash directly more affordable if their insurance allowed amount exceeds the cash price. To secure the best possible rate, it is advisable to ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the bill by 20% to 50% if settled upfront.
When reviewing your final invoice, ensure you receive a detailed itemized bill rather than a summary statement, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-charging or unbundled codes. If you receive a balance bill from an out-of-network provider, remember that the No Surprises Act generally protects you from paying the difference between the provider's full charge and your insurance allowed amount for emergency care or non-emergency services at in-network facilities. Always dispute any unexpected charges in writing with the billing supervisor and request a formal audit to verify that only medically necessary services were rendered and that no unnecessary fees were applied.