CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $1,791
- Cash Discount Price: $1,697
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.77x 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 1677% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1577%). 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 | $107 - $1,885 | 100% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $458 | 429% |
| Triwest Well Mark All Plans | $1,602 | 1500% |
| Aetna | $1,696 | 1588% |
| Pref Hlth Care Sytms Comm - All Plans | $1,696 | 1588% |
| First Health-All Plans | $1,696 | 1588% |
| Phc Leased Ntwrk Access - All Plans | $1,791 | 1677% |
| Multiplan Ppo - All Plans | $1,791 | 1677% |
| Auxiant-All Plans | $1,791 | 1677% |
| Cigna | $1,866 | 1747% |
| Health Partners Ks-All Plans | $1,866 | 1747% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this CT scan of the chest (no contrast) at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit, KS, the facility's cash price is $1,697, which is lower than the state average of $1,744. While many insurance plans negotiate rates ranging from $458 to $1,885, the cash rate may be the most affordable option for patients with high-deductible plans or those without insurance, as the negotiated amounts often exceed the cash price. To secure the lowest possible cost, patients should explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront fee reductions can bypass the administrative overhead and administrative markups inherent in insurance billing cycles.
It is important to distinguish between the facility's gross charge of $1,885 and the actual amounts paid by insurers, which vary significantly based on contract status. Although the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, patients should still review their itemized bills to ensure no unexpected ancillary services were charged. If you receive a bill that appears higher than the cash rate or the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, request a formal itemized audit to identify any errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies that can be corrected through written dispute.