CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $100
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 92% |
| Vc Hope | $98 | 92% |
| Va | $98 | 92% |
| Humana | $98 | 92% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $100 - $275 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $100 | 94% |
| Smarthealth | $138 | 129% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $167 | 156% |
| Aetna | $172 - $721 | 161% |
| Cigna | $236 | 221% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $658 | 616% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71250, representing a CT scan of the chest without contrast, the facility's negotiated rates range from $98 to $721 across 11 payers, with a median negotiated amount of $100.00. This specific procedure is billed at a rate 90% of the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, indicating the facility is pricing below the federal government's cost-based standard. While many commercial payers align closely with this lower range, others like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare show significant variation, with negotiated rates reaching up to $721 and $275 respectively. Patients should note that while in-network insurance provides protection against balance billing, the actual amount charged to the patient depends heavily on their individual deductible status and plan specifics.
To minimize out-of-pocket costs, patients should verify if a cash-pay or self-pay rate is available, as commercial negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead. Although cash prices are not listed in this dataset, facilities frequently offer prompt-pay discounts of 20% to 50% for upfront payment, which can bypass the higher administrative costs associated with insurance claims processing. Before scheduling, it is advisable to request an itemized bill to ensure no unbundled charges or services not rendered are included, as summary bills often obscure these errors. Given that the facility is located in Wichita, KS, and operates as a Part A provider, patients should confirm whether the facility's pricing aligns with local county averages and inquire directly about any self-pay discounts before finalizing payment arrangements.