CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $177
  • Cash Discount Price: $354
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $354. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$354

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$177

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: $354 (331%)
Insurance Median: $177 (166%)
Cash: $354 (331% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $177 (166% 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
Humana $99 - $1,265 93%
Triwest $99 93%
Active Med $101 95%
Aetna $101 - $739 95%
Arcadian Health Plan $101 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 - $334 95%
Christus Health $101 - $142 95%
Coventry $101 95%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $245 95%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $101 - $680 95%
Dignity Health $104 97%
Peoples Health $104 97%
Wellcare $106 99%
Allyalign Health $111 104%
Medicare (plans) $111 104%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $163 153%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $163 153%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $163 153%
Lsu First Choice Verity $680 637%
Gilsbar, Inc. $816 764%
Healthcare Highways $816 764%
Verity Healthnet $816 764%
Healthsmart $884 - $1,088 828%
Ppoplus Llc $884 828%
Multiplan $952 891%
Phcs $952 891%
Cigna $1,083 1014%
Health Management Network $1,088 1019%
Provider Select $1,088 1019%
First Health $1,156 1082%
Verity Healthnet National $1,156 1082%
Five Point Credit Union $1,500 1404%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals