CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $1,338
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,338. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 825 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,338

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $1,338 (1253%)

Insurance Median: $114 (107%)

Cash: $1,338 (1253% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (107% 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.

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
Mclaren Health Plan	$32 - $1,320	30%
Meridian	$32 - $54	30%
Molina	$32 - $135	30%
Priority Health	$32 - $292	30%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $1,261	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $983	31%
Aetna	$49 - $1,275	46%
Blue Care Network	$49 - $125	46%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan)	$49 - $1,259	46%
Humana	$49 - $125	46%
Medicare (plans)	$49 - $125	46%
Michigan Amish Medical Board	$49 - $125	46%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group	$49 - $125	46%
Asr Physicians Care Network	$73 - $1,259	68%
Cigna	$76 - $292	71%
Nomi Health	$78 - $1,259	73%
Employee Benefit Logistics	$83 - $212	78%
Munson Hospice	$852 - $1,102	798%
Hospice Of Michigan	$944	884%
Enterprise Group Planning/Employee Benefit Plan	$1,259	1179%
Cofinity	$1,338	1253%
Provider Network Of America/Hawaii Mainland Administrative Group Health	$1,338	1253%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,338	1253%

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 $1,338.
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 Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital 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.