CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $3,243
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,324
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 30.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond is $3,243. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 30.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,324

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,243

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: $4,324 (4048%)
Insurance Median: $3,243 (3036%)
Cash: $4,324 (4048% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,243 (3036% 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 3036% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2936%). 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
America'S Choice $3,027 2834%
Provider Network Of America $3,243 3036%
Quik Trip $3,243 3036%
Usa Managed Care Organization $3,243 3036%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $3,243 3036%
Multiplan/Phcs $3,459 3238%
Medincrease $3,892 3644%
Vantage Health Plan $3,892 3644%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL