CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Scott County Hospital
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $1,200
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.23x 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 1123% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1023%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $60 - $1,380 | 56% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $480 | 449% |
| Humana | $610 | 571% |
| Wppa | $872 - $1,200 | 816% |
| Aetna | $1,308 | 1225% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71250 (CT scan, chest, no contrast) at Scott County Hospital in Scott City, KS, the facility's negotiated rates range from $480 to $1,380 depending on your specific insurance plan. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with a voluntary non-profit ownership structure, the data indicates no cash or median paid rates are currently available for this service. It is important to note that cash-pay options can sometimes be cheaper for patients with high-deductible plans if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price; however, since the cash median is null, you should directly contact the hospital to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts before scheduling.
The pricing for this procedure is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark, which stands at $106.81. The facility's negotiated rates average 11.2 times the Medicare amount, reflecting the typical markup found in commercial contracts where administrative costs and claim processing inflate the baseline price. Because this is a shoppable service, patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount, as rates vary by payer from UnitedHealthcare ($60–$1,380) to Blue Cross Blue Shield ($480). If you receive a bill that exceeds your insurance allowed amount, you may be facing balance billing, though the No Surprises Act generally protects you from such charges for emergency care or non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities.