CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $110
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Blue | $110 | 103% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $110 | 103% |
| Aetna | $409 | 383% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the chest without contrast at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the median amount paid by insurance is $784.00, which matches the Medicare benchmark of $106.81 exactly (a ratio of 1.0). This indicates that the facility's negotiated rates are currently aligned with federal cost standards rather than exceeding typical commercial markups. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by a voluntary non-profit, patients should note that cash-pay options are not listed in this report; however, it is always advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can sometimes offer significant savings compared to insurance negotiated rates.
The data shows three payers with a single plan each, with negotiated rates ranging from $110 to $409 depending on the insurer. Since the median paid amount of $784.00 is significantly higher than the lowest negotiated rate of $110.00, patients with high-deductible plans might find that paying out-of-pocket for the service could be more cost-effective if the facility offers a cash discount. To ensure you are not overcharged, request a full itemized bill before paying, as summary invoices often hide unbundled codes or services not rendered. If you receive a balance bill for out-of-network ancillary services, 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 or non-emergency care at in-network facilities.