CT scan, chest (no contrast)
Facility: Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park
Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71250
- Insurance Median: $2,570
- Cash Discount Price: $3,427
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.06x 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 2406% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2306%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $2,056 | 1925% |
| Americas Choice Provider Network | $2,399 | 2246% |
| Usa Managed Care Organization | $2,570 | 2406% |
| Quiktrip Corporation | $2,570 | 2406% |
| Provider Network Of America | $2,570 | 2406% |
| Velocity | $2,570 | 2406% |
| Multiplan-Phcs | $2,741 | 2566% |
| Prime Health Services | $2,913 | 2727% |
| Medincrease | $3,084 | 2887% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71250 (CT scan, chest, no contrast), the Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park in Overland Park, KS, lists a cash median price of $3,427.00. This cash rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $106.81, reflecting the standard administrative markup and facility costs associated with commercial billing. While the facility's negotiated rates for in-network payers range from $2,056 to $3,084, these amounts are still substantially above the Medicare baseline. It is important to note that for patients with high-deductible plans who have not yet met their out-of-pocket maximum, paying the cash price of $3,427.00 upfront may result in lower total out-of-pocket costs compared to having insurance pay a negotiated rate that exceeds the cash price, provided the patient's deductible has not been satisfied.
Patients should verify their specific plan details before scheduling, as commercial negotiated rates can vary widely even within the same network. In this case, the lowest negotiated rate is $2,056 from Blue Cross Blue Shield, while the highest is $3,084 from Medincrease. To potentially reduce costs, patients should explicitly ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can offer a fee reduction of 20% to 50% for upfront payment. Additionally, if you receive a bill from this facility, request a full itemized statement to ensure no errors or unbundled charges are present, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies that can be corrected. Always confirm whether your specific insurance plan has met its