CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $375
  • Cash Discount Price: $773
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at University of Michigan Health System is $375. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $773. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$773

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$375

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: $773 (724%)
Insurance Median: $375 (351%)
Cash: $773 (724% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $375 (351% 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 351% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 251%). 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
Aetna $32 - $1,629 30%
Ambetter / Centene $32 - $86 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $183 30%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $32 - $86 30%
Hap Midwest $32 - $86 30%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $32 - $1,481 30%
Medicaid / KanCare $32 - $1,234 30%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $32 - $114 30%
Priority Health $32 - $2,468 30%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $1,802 30%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $40 - $89 37%
Huron Valley Pace $48 - $106 45%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $50 - $183 47%
Health Alliance Plan $50 - $112 47%
Humana $50 - $112 47%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $50 - $112 47%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $50 - $112 47%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $50 - $112 47%
Paramount Health Care $50 - $2,048 47%
Thome Pace $50 - $112 47%
Triwest $50 - $112 47%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $50 - $112 47%
Medicare (plans) $51 - $113 48%
Zing Health $53 - $117 50%
Employee Benefit Logistic $85 - $190 80%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $230 - $1,061 215%
Priority Health [1038] $246 - $1,654 230%
Metrocare $251 - $1,160 235%
Hap [1023] $294 - $1,851 275%
Plain Church Group $321 - $1,481 301%
First Health $348 - $1,643 326%
Cofinity $353 - $1,629 330%
Confinity Advantage $353 - $1,629 330%
Beaumont Health Network $374 - $1,728 350%
Nomi Health $374 - $1,728 350%
Provider Network Of America $374 - $1,728 350%
First Agency $401 - $1,851 375%
Parkview Health Plan Services $401 - $1,851 375%
Bronson Healthcare Group $455 - $2,098 426%
Multiplan $455 - $2,098 426%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals