CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $462
Cash Discount Price: $717
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $462. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $717. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$717

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$462

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: $717 (671%)

Insurance Median: $462 (433%)

Cash: $717 (671% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $462 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna	$36 - $500	34%
Aetna	$48 - $1,562	45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $1,247	45%
Humana	$48 - $1,699	45%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$48 - $1,211	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$85 - $1,599	80%
Vantage Ppo	$92 - $1,899	86%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$92 - $1,799	86%
Multiplan-All Plans	$100 - $1,699	94%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$144 - $1,399	135%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$175 - $1,599	164%
Geha-All Plans	$175 - $1,399	164%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$206 - $1,562	193%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$206 - $1,562	193%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$1,499	1403%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$1,699	1591%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $717.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71250.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71250.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.