CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Republic County Hospital
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $1,104
- Cash Discount Price: $900
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.34x 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 1034% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 934%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Carriers-All Plans | $1,020 | 955% |
| Aetna | $1,080 | 1011% |
| Meritain-All Plans | $1,080 | 1011% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,104 | 1034% |
| Midlands Choice-All Plans | $1,140 | 1067% |
| First Health-All Plans | $1,140 | 1067% |
| Cigna | $1,140 | 1067% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the chest without contrast at Republic County Hospital in Belleville, KS, the facility's cash price of $900 is lower than the average negotiated rate of $1,104 paid by insurance carriers. While the median amount paid by insurers is $1,080, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash price more advantageous if their insurance allowed amount exceeds $900, as paying out-of-pocket could result in immediate savings. It is important to note that commercial rates often include administrative overhead and contract dynamics that can inflate the baseline price; for context, the Medicare benchmark for this service is $106.81, which serves as a scientifically validated cost baseline to evaluate the facility's markup.
Patients should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, unexpected charges can still occur if ancillary services like lab tests are billed separately. To avoid potential errors or double-billing, which affect over 80% of hospital bills, consumers should request a detailed, itemized statement before paying any invoice. Additionally, since the facility offers a prompt-pay discount for upfront payment, patients should explicitly ask the billing department about self-pay or prompt-pay rates prior to scheduling to ensure they are not automatically enrolled in insurance processing that could void a cash discount.