CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Cheyenne County Hospital
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $732
- Cash Discount Price: $655
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.85x 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 685% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 585%). 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 | $215 - $770 | 201% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $453 | 424% |
| First Health - All Plans | $539 | 505% |
| Aetna | $554 - $732 | 519% |
| Tricare | $554 | 519% |
| Healthy Blue Mcr Adv | $554 | 519% |
| Choice Care - All Plans | $560 | 524% |
| Firstguard - All Plans | $616 | 577% |
| Wppa - All Plans | $693 | 649% |
| Preferred Hc - All Plans | $732 | 685% |
| Cpm - All Plans | $732 | 685% |
| Midlands Choice - All Plans | $747 | 699% |
| Unicare - All Plans | $755 | 707% |
| Integrated Hp - All Plans | $755 | 707% |
| Health Partners - All Plans | $755 | 707% |
| Ppo Next - All Plans | $755 | 707% |
| Healthwave Mcaid - All Plans | $770 | 721% |
| Childrens Mercy - All Plans | $770 | 721% |
| Healthy Blue Mcaid - All Other Plans | $770 | 721% |
| Providers Care-All Plans | $1,155 | 1081% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this CT scan of the chest (no contrast) at Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis, KS, the facility's cash price is $655, which is lower than the state average of $693. While the hospital's negotiated rates with insurance plans range from $453 to $1,155, patients should be aware that cash payments can sometimes be more cost-effective, particularly if your insurance deductible is high or if the negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. The facility, a voluntary non-profit Critical Access Hospital, offers a self-pay rate of $655, and you may be eligible for additional prompt-pay discounts if you settle the bill in full upfront, as these incentives bypass the administrative costs associated with insurance claims processing.
It is important to distinguish between the facility's gross charge of $770 and the actual amounts billed to patients. The No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, meaning you should not pay the difference between the chargemaster and your insurance allowed amount without first disputing the bill in writing. If you receive an itemized bill, request a full line-by-line audit to identify any unbundled codes or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected. Always verify your specific plan's deductible status before scheduling, as paying the full negotiated rate without meeting your deductible can result in significantly higher out-of-pocket costs than paying the cash price directly.