CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $741
  • Cash Discount Price: $763
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Bayou Bend Health System is $741. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $763. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$763

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$741

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: $763 (714%)
Insurance Median: $741 (694%)
Cash: $763 (714% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $741 (694% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 694% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 594%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $767 118%
UnitedHealthcare $179 - $545 168%
Tricare $490 459%
Aetna $545 - $741 510%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans $545 510%
Humana $545 - $708 510%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans $545 510%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $545 510%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans $545 510%
Ambetter / Centene $627 587%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans $767 718%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only $767 718%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only $767 718%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans $818 766%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans $818 766%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $818 766%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans $872 816%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans $872 816%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans $872 816%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans $926 867%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans $926 867%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans $981 918%
Cigna $1,400 1311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals