CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $207
  • Cash Discount Price: $356
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is $207. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$207

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $356 (333%)
Insurance Median: $207 (194%)
Cash: $356 (333% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $207 (194% of 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.

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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
Aetna $97 - $766 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 - $500 91%
Cigna $97 - $1,150 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $97 91%
Humana $97 - $207 91%
Medicare (plans) $97 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $97 91%
Tricare $97 91%
UnitedHealthcare $97 - $207 91%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $100 94%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $102 95%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $207 194%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $207 194%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $207 194%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $915 857%
Zelis $1,016 951%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals